Avocado Strawberry Caprese Salad
Snap Fitness
Incorporating seasonal and fresh produce into your diet is a must this summer. We've got a tasty twist on the traditional Caprese Salad that includes fresh strawberries, avocado, and basil — we're pretty sure it'll knock your socks off. Bring flavor back to your lunch or make a large batch to share at your next get-together with family and friends.
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 ¾ cups sliced strawberries
¾ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, pitted and diced
1 ear of corn
½ cup cubed fresh mozzarella
1/3 cup loosely packed basil, chopped
For the vinaigrette:
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Fill a pot with about 4 inches of water and bring to a boil. Place corn in pot and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer corn to cutting board and let cool, then use a knife to cut corn off the cob.
2) Place strawberries, tomatoes, avocado, corn, mozzarella and basil in a serving bowl. Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl, then drizzle over salad. Gently toss and serve immediately.
Incorporating seasonal and fresh produce into your diet is a must this summer. We've got a tasty twist on the traditional Caprese Salad that includes fresh strawberries, avocado, and basil — we're pretty sure it'll knock your socks off. Bring flavor back to your lunch or make a large batch to share at your next get-together with family and friends.
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 ¾ cups sliced strawberries
¾ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, pitted and diced
1 ear of corn
½ cup cubed fresh mozzarella
1/3 cup loosely packed basil, chopped
For the vinaigrette:
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Fill a pot with about 4 inches of water and bring to a boil. Place corn in pot and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer corn to cutting board and let cool, then use a knife to cut corn off the cob.
2) Place strawberries, tomatoes, avocado, corn, mozzarella and basil in a serving bowl. Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl, then drizzle over salad. Gently toss and serve immediately.
