Description
Vocado Caprese Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly combines creamy avocados, juicy tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella, all drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Ideal for summer picnics or casual gatherings, this salad not only showcases beautiful colors but also delivers delightful flavors that will impress any guest. Quick to prepare and loaded with nutrition, it?s the perfect choice for enjoying fresh ingredients and seasonal produce at its best.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (about 8 oz)
- 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: dice avocados, slice tomatoes, and tear basil leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- On a serving platter, layer tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and avocado pieces.
- Sprinkle fresh basil over the top.
- Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette generously over the salad just before serving.
- Let the salad sit for about ten minutes to allow flavors to meld before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 180g
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg