Avocado Caprese Salad
A fresh twist on the classic Caprese, this simple summer salad layers ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and buttery avocado, finished with olive oil, balsamic reduction, and fragrant basil for a bright, elegant starter.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces mozzarella balls about 2 medium balls, sliced
- 3 medium tomatoes sliced
- 1 whole avocado sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- handful fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Thinly slice the tomatoes, the mozzarella balls, and the avocado into even pieces.
- Arrange the tomato, mozzarella, and avocado slices alternately on a serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic reduction, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and finish with fresh basil leaves.