CAPRESE STUFFED AVOCADO

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Someone posted this on FaceBook - I love Caprese salad and love avocados, so I figured I better post it here before it got lost in the bottomless pit of FB!

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Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint tomatoes (Cherry or grape, cut in halves)
8 ounces mozzarella cheese (pearls, or diced)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, grated
2 teaspoons fresh basil, julienned
4 avocados
4 -6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (to drizzle, adjust to taste)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Place the tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, garlic and oil in a bowl; mix well.
  • Can be used immediately or refrigerated until ready to assemble the avocados.
  • Cut the avocadoes in half lengthwise, remove pits and carefully peel the avocado halves.
  • Place the peel avocado halves on a plate. (Can place over lettuce or salad greens.).
  • Spoon the tomato mozzarella caprese filling into the avocado halves.
  • Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 762, Fat 69.3, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 379, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 17.5

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