Description
A delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, this Avocado Strawberry Caprese Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy balsamic reduction creates a harmonious blend of flavors that will impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Balsamic Reduction:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Salad:
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 cup halved mini mozzarella balls
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and diced
- 1/3 cup loosely packed basil, torn or chopped
- Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Balsamic Reduction: In a small saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a high simmer over medium heat. Stir, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the vinegar has thickened and reduced by half, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Salad: Place the strawberries, tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado, and basil in a shallow bowl or platter. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Gently toss. Drizzle with the cooled balsamic reduction. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Jeanine’s recipe calls for ⅓ cup toasted pecans, but they are optional in this version.
- If you prefer, you can use store-bought balsamic glaze as a shortcut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Avocado Strawberry Caprese Salad, Caprese Salad, Strawberry Salad, Avocado Salad, Summer Salad
