Creamy Caprese Salad with Avocado
Ripe avocado, fresh mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes tossed with peppery greens and basil in a simple olive oil dressing. Ready in 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 9g
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Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 whole avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Spread the mixed greens on a plate or in a shallow bowl.
- 2
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin wedges.
- 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes and tear the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Arrange avocado, tomatoes, and mozzarella over the greens and scatter fresh basil on top.
- 5
Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- knife
- cutting board
- plate or shallow bowl
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