Description
These Caprese Stuffed Avocados are a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, combining creamy avocados with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado:
- 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted
Filling:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or reduction
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Scoop Avocado: Scoop a small amount of avocado flesh from each half to create more space for the filling and dice the scooped avocado.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine the diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine.
- Fill Avocado Halves: Spoon the mixture into the avocado halves.
- Drizzle Balsamic Glaze: Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Use heirloom cherry tomatoes for extra color and flavor.
- Serve immediately to prevent browning or brush the avocado flesh with a little lemon juice to slow oxidation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
