Strawberry Caprese Salad
This Strawberry Caprese Salad is simple yet stunning! It's healthy, quick, and tastes irresistibly delicious. You'll want extra balsamic glaze to pour onto everything!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, good quality
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls, extra mini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup strawberries, ripe, hulled and halved
- 1 large avocado, semi-ripe, diced and sprinkled with lime juice
- ½ cup basil leaves, torn to small pieces
- kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional: honey roasted almonds, chopped or slivered
Instructions
For the Balsamic Reduction
- In a small saucepan, add the balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil. Boil and stir 3-4 minutes or just until liquid is reduced by about half; should be thick and syrup-like.
- Transfer reduction to a small bowl and let cool to room temp.
For the Salad
- Hull strawberries and slice in half, halve cherry tomatoes, and dice avocado. Squeeze fresh lime juice over avocado cubes to keep fresh.
- When ready to serve, add all ingredients (except balsamic reduction) to a large platter or bowl, folding very gently with rubber spatula.
- Add kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, sprinkle with almonds if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Slice the avocado last, prior to serving, and sprinkle with lime juice in order to prevent browning.
- Caprese salad is best when tossed and served immediately. Be sure all ingredients are chilled prior to slicing/combining.
- Balsamic reduction can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept covered at room temperature.
- Garnish with roasted slivered almonds or make these 5-Minute Garlic Rosemary Roasted Cashews and chop for a super satisfying garnish.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg