Variation On A Classic Dish

Caprese Salad with Avocado

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Health Score:
94 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
Calories:
275
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This traditional Italian caprese salad comes with a twist in the form of avocado, which adds a creamy texture and plenty of heart-healthy fats.

Because this recipe relies on relatively few ingredients, make sure to use high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar for maximum flavor.

1 each contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie275 cal.(13 %)
Protein11 g(11 %)
Fat19 g(16 %)
Carbohydrates14 g(9 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6.1 g(20 %)
Vitamin A0.4 mg(50 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E4.7 mg(39 %)
Vitamin K55.5 μg(93 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin4.2 mg(35 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate121 μg(40 %)
Pantothenic acid1.3 mg(22 %)
Biotin15.6 μg(35 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1.1 μg(37 %)
Vitamin C64 mg(67 %)
Potassium1,073 mg(27 %)
Calcium103 mg(10 %)
Magnesium53 mg(18 %)
Iron1.5 mg(10 %)
Iodine16 μg(8 %)
Zinc0.9 mg(11 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.4 g
Uric acid41 mg
Cholesterol6 mg
Complete sugar13 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
4 Beefsteak tomato
1 Avocado
8 ozs Mozzarella
1 handful Arugula
4 Tbsps olive oil
4 Tbsps white balsamic vinegar
salt
freshly ground peppers
How healthy are the main ingredients?
MozzarellaArugulaolive oilAvocadosalt

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse the tomatoes, remove the core, and cut into slices. Peel and halve the avocado. Remove the seeds, and cut into slices. Drain and slice the mozzarella. Rinse and dry the arugula, then tear into bite-sized pieces.

2.

Mix the oil with the balsamic vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

3.

Layer the mozzarella, avocado, and arugula to form 4 towers. Drizzle inbetween the layers with the dressing, secure with a skewer, and serve with the remaining dressing.

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