The best recipe for Avocado Caprese Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette
With fresh basil flourishing in the gardens and tomato season soon upon us, I thought this would be a fitting recipe to share!
To top it all off, I added a drizzle of sweet balsamic reduction sauce…
Since I have SO much kale growing in the garden I served it on top of shredded Russian Kale however, you can serve on top of Romaine lettuce instead. Of course, you can include fresh mozzarella for a vegetarian dish.
This salad screams summertime!
The smell of fresh basil gets me every time!
It would make the perfect starter to a summer feast or could be served alone as a light and refreshing meal!
Servings: 2
Calories: 643kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- For the Pesto Vinaigrette:
- 1 cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small clove of garlic
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- For the Balsamic Reduction Sauce:
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- For the Avocado Caprese Salad:
- 2 cups shredded greens kale or romaine lettuce
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 large tomato sliced
- pine nuts for garnish
Instructions
- To make Pesto Vinaigrette:
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until creamy adding sea salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- To make the Balsamic Reduction Sauce:
- Place balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, let simmer until sauce is reduced by half (around 15-20 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
- To make Avocado Caprese Salad:
- Assemble sliced tomatoes and avocados on top of a bed of greens. Drizzle with pesto vinaigrette and balsamic reduction sauce. Garnish with pine nuts and enjoy 🙂
Nutrition
Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 993mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 5391IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg
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As a registered dietitian and a devoted mother, my passion lies in promoting health and wellness. With a Master's degree in Human Nutrition, I advocate for a realistic, balanced approach centered around whole foods and plant-based eating, aiming to empower individuals with small, impactful changes for long-lasting well-being instead of restrictive diets.
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