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.

Caprese Salad

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Caprese Salad

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.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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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

Instructions
 

  • Gently toss together all ingredients in a bowl. Serve.

Notes

Nutrition analysis courtesy of Genesis® R&D; based on 4 ounces mozzarella
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 250Carbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gTotal Fat: 20g— Unsaturated Fat: 14g— Saturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 290mgFiber: 5gTotal Sugar: 2g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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