Avocado + Strawberries = Amazing Caprese Salad

Avocado + Strawberries = Amazing Caprese Salad

The avocado and strawberries take the classic Caprese Salad to a whole new level. Avocados make everything better, but the strawberries add a hint of sweetness that really make the salad EXTRA delicious.

This easy caprese salad goes great with any meal. It is perfect for an easy weeknight side dish or a great recipe to make to take to a bbq. There is no cooking required, so it really is a HUGE win for these hot humid summer days and nights!

INGREDIENTS:

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup halved mini mozzarella balls
  • 1 ripe avocado, pitted and diced
  • ⅓ cup loosely packed basil, torn or chopped
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  1. 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.
  2. 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 reduced balsamic. Serve immediately.

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