Description
Avocado Caprese Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and mozzarella, all enhanced by a flavorful homemade pesto. This salad is perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or elegant dinners, making it a versatile addition to any meal. The eye-catching presentation featuring an avocado ‘rose’ elevates this dish, impressing guests while delivering a burst of taste in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 large ripe avocado
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 1 lb ripe mixed tomatoes, chopped
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup homemade pesto sauce
- Sea salt flakes to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the avocado lengthwise into thin slices. Form an 'avocado rose' by gently pushing the slices outward and rolling them from one end to the other.
- Transfer the avocado rose onto a serving platter and drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Surround the avocado rose with tomato wedges and mozzarella pieces.
- Add dollops of homemade pesto on top and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg