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Avocado Pesto Caprese Salad
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 4 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine 1/2 cup basil leaves, 1/4 cup pine nuts, and 2 cloves of garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the food processor running, slowly pour in 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the pesto and pulse until just combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- On a large serving platter, arrange the sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and avocado in an alternating pattern.
- Drizzle the prepared pesto over the arranged tomatoes, mozzarella, and avocado slices.
- Garnish with the remaining basil leaves and pine nuts.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
The Pesto Caprese Salad with added avocado slices is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish. Originating in the Campania region of Italy, the traditional Caprese salad features fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. The addition of creamy avocado slices brings a buttery texture and rich flavor to the dish, elevating it to a whole new level. Renowned chefs like Giada De Laurentiis and Mario Batali have popularized this variation, adding their own unique flair to the recipe. Today, this refreshing salad can be found in top-notch Italian restaurants worldwide, with the best versions often found in the heart of Italy. The key to a perfect Pesto Caprese Salad with avocado lies in using the freshest ingredients, from the creamy mozzarella to the perfectly ripe avocados. This dish is a perfect marriage of flavors, textures, and colors, making it a must-try for any food enthusiast.
15 min
4
250 calories
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