Variation On A Classic Dish
Caprese Salad with Avocado
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Health Score:
9,4 / 10
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
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This traditional Italian caprese salad comes with a twist in the form of avocado, which adds a creamy texture and plenty of heart-healthy fats.
Because this recipe relies on relatively few ingredients, make sure to use high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar for maximum flavor.
Author of this recipe:
EAT-SMARTER
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Ingredients
for
4
- Ingredients
- 4 Beefsteak tomato
- 1 Avocado
- 8 ozs Mozzarella
- 1 handful Arugula
- 4 Tbsps olive oil
- 4 Tbsps white balsamic vinegar
- salt
- freshly ground peppers
Preparation steps
1.
Rinse the tomatoes, remove the core, and cut into slices. Peel and halve the avocado. Remove the seeds, and cut into slices. Drain and slice the mozzarella. Rinse and dry the arugula, then tear into bite-sized pieces.
2.
Mix the oil with the balsamic vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3.
Layer the mozzarella, avocado, and arugula to form 4 towers. Drizzle inbetween the layers with the dressing, secure with a skewer, and serve with the remaining dressing.
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