Caprese Avocado Salad
Creamy avocado meets fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes in this no-cook 5-minute salad. A simple drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper brings it all together.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 12g
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Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and slice each half into thin wedges.
- 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and tear the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Arrange avocado, tomatoes, and mozzarella on a plate or in a shallow bowl.
- 4
Scatter fresh basil leaves over the top.
- 5
Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- knife
- plate or shallow bowl
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