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A platter of sliced tomatoes, avocados, and fresh mozzarella drizzled with balsamic glaze and topped with basil.

Avocado Caprese Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
  • 2 large vine -ripened tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, whole or torn
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Method
 

  1. Slice the tomatoes, mozzarella, and avocados into uniform 1/4-inch thick pieces.
  2. On a chilled serving platter, arrange the slices in an alternating, overlapping sequence: tomato, avocado, and mozzarella.
  3. Distribute the fresh basil leaves by tucking them between the slices.
  4. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil uniformly across the arranged ingredients.
  5. Apply the balsamic glaze in a decorative drizzle over the salad.
  6. Finish by seasoning the assembly with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately to prevent avocado oxidation.