Description

A fresh twist on classic Caprese, this stuffed avocado salad combines creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls for an elegant vegetarian meal. Ready in minutes, it’s perfect for summer lunches, light dinners, or entertaining.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium ripe avocados

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup fresh mozzarella pearls

a handful fresh basil leaves

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp balsamic glaze

sea salt to taste

cracked black pepper to taste

1/2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Slice each avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out a bit of flesh to enlarge the cavity, reserving some chunks.

2. In a bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, chopped basil, reserved avocado chunks, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; toss gently.

3. Spoon the tomato and mozzarella mixture into each avocado half, pressing lightly to fill.

4. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the stuffed avocados and around the serving plate.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or basil before serving immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: salad
Method: no-cook
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 300
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 8
Unsaturated Fat: 15
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 7
Protein: 8
Cholesterol: 25

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