When I look back over the last few years, I just might be stuck in a pattern. One where everything is arranged in a circle on a dinner plate. But to be honest a dinner plate is a perfect platter for a table of two or just a few. Fortunately, my lack of creative arrangement does not take away from the beauty, or the delicious flavors of this salad, I promise.
Tonight we enjoyed a delicious Avocado Caprese Salad. This salad is a bit different than the usual Caprese Salad, but very much a delightful rendition. And because it is a freestyle salad, feel free to improvise as you wish, to please your family. Maybe plump cherry tomatoes cut in half and tumbled over the slices of Mozzarella? Or how about tiny balls of fresh Mozzarella in place of the slices?
Tonight we enjoyed a delicious Avocado Caprese Salad. This salad is a bit different than the usual Caprese Salad, but very much a delightful rendition. And because it is a freestyle salad, feel free to improvise as you wish, to please your family. Maybe plump cherry tomatoes cut in half and tumbled over the slices of Mozzarella? Or how about tiny balls of fresh Mozzarella in place of the slices?
Perfect as a starter or as a meatless main dish salad.
Avocado Caprese Salad also makes a lovely starter to any summer meal, or if presented as a meatless meal, what a show stopper main dish! For this presentation, we just happened to have purple basil, but it is just as delicious when using green basil.
Beautiful food tastes delicious, because first, we taste with our eyes.
But the best part? Well all of it really, the beautiful vegetables, the creamy cheese, and the tang of the Balsamic Vinegar come together perfectly! Avocado Caprese Salad is easy to assemble, coming together in just a few moments, leaving you free to enjoy time with family and friends before dinner is served.
This salad is easy to double or triple for larger groups!
If you are serving more than four people, you may want to double the ingredients and serve on a larger platter. Or for a more festive meal, make individual salads on small plates for each person at the table. Either way, no one will pass this salad up...and it is such a lovely first course, yet no one will know how easy it really was!
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- avocado
- tomatoes
- fresh mozzarella cheese
- salt
- pepper
- fresh basil leaves, purple basil is particularly beautiful!
- Balsamic Vinegar
You will also need the following:
- cutting board
- kitchen knife
- serving platter
Now we are ready to begin!
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Avocado Caprese Salad
by the seat of my pants
UPDATED: 10.11.2023
1 large avocado
2 plum tomatoes,
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
fresh basil leaves, green or purple
salt and pepper
1-2 T balsamic vinegar
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit. Slice each half into 4 slices, and peel. Arrange the 8 slices of avocado on a large dinner plate or a platter.
1 large avocado
2 plum tomatoes,
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
fresh basil leaves, green or purple
salt and pepper
1-2 T balsamic vinegar
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit. Slice each half into 4 slices, and peel. Arrange the 8 slices of avocado on a large dinner plate or a platter.
Slice the mozzarella into 8 slices. Place near or under each slice of avocado.
Slice both tomatoes into four slices. Place a tomato slice near or under the avocado and/or mozzarella cheese. Dice any leftover tomato and scatter over the top of the platter if desired.
Season lightly with salt and pepper. Note: while mozzarella is salty, you will want to season the tomato and avocado slices.
Drizzle with 1-2 T balsamic vinegar, evenly over the platter.
Arrange 8 whole leaves of basil in the center with each slice of avocado. Hand tear the remaining basil and sprinkle evenly over the salad.
At the table, pass additional balsamic vinegar to dress each salad serving individually.
Storage options for Avocado Caprese Salad. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. However, this salad is best when made fresh. Do expect some changes in color with the avocado when stored.
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Avocado Caprese Salad
by the seat of my pants
by the seat of my pants
UPDATED: 10.11.2023
1 large avocado
2 plum tomatoes,
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
fresh basil leaves, green or purple
salt and pepper
1-2 T balsamic vinegar
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit. Slice each half into 4 slices, and peel. Arrange the 8 slices of avocado on a large dinner plate or a platter.
1 large avocado
2 plum tomatoes,
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
fresh basil leaves, green or purple
salt and pepper
1-2 T balsamic vinegar
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit. Slice each half into 4 slices, and peel. Arrange the 8 slices of avocado on a large dinner plate or a platter.
Slice the mozzarella into 8 slices. Place near or under each slice of avocado.
Arrange 8 whole leaves of basil in the center with each slice of avocado. Hand tear the remaining basil and sprinkle evenly over the salad.
At the table, pass additional balsamic vinegar to dress each salad serving individually.
At the table, pass additional balsamic vinegar to dress each salad serving individually.
Storage options for Avocado Caprese Salad. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. However, this salad is best when made fresh. Do expect some changes in color with the avocado when stored.
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This looks both filling and refreshing!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is certainly tasty and perfect for warm weather and let's not forget tomato season! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
Deleteyum, yum, I'm ready to come over for lunch!
ReplyDeleteCarol, it is great as a lunch dish, perfect for the warm weather. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOh this looks so good -- and very pretty! Perfect for summer.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I love the flavor of this salad, and it really is so refreshing this time of year.
Deletethis looks lovely and sounds fresh and healthy!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, I could eat this weekly...
DeleteThis has got to be a winner. I love Caprese salads, and I really love avocado. The purple basil is very interesting, and your arrangement is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAvocados are in our fruit bowl regularly, when they are "ready" one must act quickly, that is the reason for this salad! Thank you for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteI have had a version of this salad, same ingredients, but you made this look like a magazine cover!! Beautiful presentation.
ReplyDeleteOMG, thank you. I have found that pretty food doesn't have to taste better...just one of my little kitchen tricks!
DeleteThis is a beautiful salad and the avocado is an awesome addition!! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Have a fantastic week!
ReplyDeleteHelen, you are so very welcome.
DeleteIt looks beautiful and refreshing! We will be having lots of salads on the menu next week.
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Thank you.
DeleteYour salad really looks cool and refreshing! I can’t wait for our tomatoes to ripen, but I do have basil growing and some avocados, so this looks like a great day to make this!
ReplyDeleteThanks foe this. I appreciate simple, but delicious recipes.
And thanks for sharing this at last week’s Homestead Blog Hop!
God bless!
Laurie!
I have to say, while a perfectly ripe avocado is delicious, this salad is in fact all about the luscious fresh tomatoes...thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteYour Avocado Caprese Salad Plate looks fantastic, we will love it! Your awesome post is featured on Full Plate Thursday, 542 this week. Thanks so much for sharing with us and come back to see us real soon!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
Thank you Miz Helen!
DeletePerfect little salad. My husband loves avocado. A wonderful salad to enjoy when the4 temps are hot.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda!
DeleteI love the presentation of this beautiful salad with such healthy ingredients too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Judee! I tried to grow a purple basil this year and our heat wave too it out! I love the look of purple basil in a salad. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteI have made a similar salad in the past and need to make it again as your's looks so good. Thanks you for sharing it with Souper Sundays this week.
ReplyDeleteAnytime, thanks for letting me share with you!
DeleteThat looks delicious! I love salads!
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Thank you! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do, have a great week ahead.
DeleteI love anything with avocado - Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Hope your weekend is amazing and we see you again this Sunday!
ReplyDeleteHelen, you are welcome, thank you as always for hosting, I appreciate it.
DeleteWow, that is a beautiful salad! I completely forget to make salads that aren't served in a bowl...(not a very clever cook, am I). I'll have to try this for dinner. Also, purple basil...who knew!?
ReplyDeleteEm D, thank you!
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