Everyone loves a Caprese salad in the summer. This will be especially good with a piece of steak or fish on the grill. Email me at brencook4u@aol with your thoughts.
CAPRESE STUFFED AVOCADO
Ingredients
1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
4 oz. baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
2 Tbs. basil pesto
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to season
2 ripe avocados peeled, seeded and halved
Fresh basil leaves to serve (optional)
2 Tbs. balsamic glaze reduction to drizzle
2 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss well to evenly combine all of the flavors.
Arrange prepared avocado halves onto a plate with fresh basil leaves.
Spoon the Caprese filling into each avocado halve and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately.