Memorial Day Caprese Stuffed Avocados
Celebrate Memorial Day with these vibrant Caprese stuffed avocados, filled with creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil—perfect for summer gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves; pat dry.
- Cut each avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit.
- In a bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, cubed mozzarella, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.
- Scoop out a bit of avocado flesh from each half and mix it into the filling.
- Stuff each avocado half with the tomato-mozzarella mixture until slightly overflowing.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top and serve on a platter.
Notes
- Use firm yet slightly soft avocados for the best texture.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in olives or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Assemble just before serving to keep the avocados fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half (140g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg