Healthy Recipes Healthy Salad Recipes Avocado Caprese Salad 5.0 (1) This avocado caprese salad has all the flavors of a classic caprese salad with the addition of creamy avocado. The sweet and tangy balsamic dressing pulls everything together, with fresh basil adding a refreshing pop of color. Add capers for an even bigger flavor. By Liv Dansky Liv Dansky Instagram Website Liv Dansky is a recipe tester and developer with a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and a Diplôme de Cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu in London. When Liv is not cooking or eating for work, you can find her cooking and eating for fun. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 10, 2022 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 ½ cups multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved 2 ripe avocados, diced 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls 1 tablespoon drained capers (optional) ½ cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves Directions Whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Combine tomatoes, avocados, mozzarella and capers (if using) in a large bowl. Add the dressing and basil; toss to coat. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 218 Calories 19g Fat 9g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 218 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 3g Protein 5g 10% Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Vitamin A 729IU 15% Vitamin C 12mg 13% Vitamin E 2mg 13% Folate 62mcg 16% Vitamin K 32mcg 27% Sodium 212mg 9% Calcium 88mg 7% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 27mg 6% Potassium 435mg 9% Zinc 1mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved