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RecipeCaprese Salad

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Total Fat: 20 g
    • Unsaturated Fat:  14 g
    • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5 g
  • Total Sugar: 2 g
    • Natural Sugar: 2 g
    • Added Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 290 mg

This simple salad is like candy on a hot summer day—it’s sweet, refreshing and totally satisfying. It’s the perfect meal starter or side dish. Whip it up for your next get together.

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This recipe makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
  • • 2 cups red cherry tomatoes, halved
  • • 2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
  • • 4 to 6 ounces small mozzarella balls
  • • 1 avocado, diced
  • • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • • ⅓ cup torn or chopped basil leaves
Preparation:

Gently toss together all ingredients in a bowl. Serve.

Nutrition analysis courtesy of Genesis® R&D; based on 4 ounces mozzarella

Try my Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze.