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Caprese salad with creamy avocado slices is so easy to make! The best salad to add to your dinner table. Classic Caprese flavour combination of tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil, with an optional balsamic reduction gets a creamy addition with this Avocado Caprese Salad recipe!
Add in the optional fresh homemade basil pesto and garlic for added flavour and this favourite and popular summertime salad is THE most refreshing salad for your dinner table! OR make it into a main and serve it with chicken! Something like this Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad.
How do you make a Caprese salad
There’s really nothing like a classic Caprese salad…but when adding avocado, you quickly realise that was the one thing missing in Caprese! All the fresh flavours together drizzled with a slightly sweet and tangy balsamic glaze just takes it to a whole other level.
We added our own slight twist to the classic salad by using bursting-with-flavour grape or cherry tomatoes and baby mozzarella (bocconcini) balls. Toss with fresh basil leaves, avocado, and homemade basil pesto for an epic flavour combination, and your heart will sing.
Caprese with balsamic reduction
Traditionally, Caprese salad does not include a balsamic reduction or glaze. For the American/Australian version however, I’ve included it in the recipe should you wish to add it in. Personally, I love both with and without!
What kind of cheese to use
Fresh mozzarella is used in a classic Caprese. You can also use Burrata cheese for an even creamier salad!
Wine recommendations
Of course, the first wine I’d recommend is a chilled glass of Rosé. Feel free to choose any from the following list!
- Sauv Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris
- Lambrusco
- Sancerre
Love Caprese? Try these recipes with a Caprese twist:
Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken
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Avocado Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup grape tomatoes cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz bocconcini
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto homemade or store bought
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch pepper to taste
- 2 avocados ripe, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze store bought or use the recipe below
Instructions
- In a salad bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl; mix well to evenly coat in the dressing. Toss with the avocados and basil leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if using. Taste test and add more salt/pepper, if needed. Serve immediately.
- For The Balsamic Reduction: Combine 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar together in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the vinegar has reduced by half and has thickened to a syrup-like consistency (about 8 minutes). Allow to cool.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Good God, that was one of the best salads I have had in years; together with fresh Ciabatta bread is absolute heaven, thanks you.
Easy and really, really great ! Love your recipes ! You need a show !!
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This recipe was great! It’s so good & definitely is going to be a new staple in our household. (We served it with chicken) Thank you! 🙂