Avocado Caprese Recipe
romaine, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, red onions, avocado, fresh basil, housemade balsamic vinaigrette with balsamic reduction
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Romaine
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Slice the Mozzarella
Cut the fresh mozzarella into bite-sized cubes or slices, depending on your preference, and add them to the salad bowl.
- 3
Prepare the Red Peppers
If using whole roasted red peppers, slice them into strips. Add the roasted red pepper strips to the salad bowl.
- 4
Chop the Tomatoes
Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad bowl.
- 5
Slice the Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
- 6
Cube the Avocado
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice the avocado into cubes and gently add them to the salad bowl.
- 7
Add Fresh Basil
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them on top of the salad.
Balsamic Vinaigrette Preparation
- 8
Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette
In a separate bowl or jar, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until emulsified.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the assembled salad. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
