Allie's California Caprese Salad
Allie Ketcham • April 27, 2026
Recipe Date: July 29, 2016
Serving Size: 4
Cook Time: 00:10:00
Difficulty: Easy
Measurements: Imperial (US)
Suggested Wine Pairing: Our Vignoier
Ingredients:
- 8 ounce box of fresh mozzarella balls, packed in water, drained
- 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 large firm yet ripe avocados
Sauce:
- 3 cloves of garlic squeezed through a garlic press
- 1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
Directions
- In a small mixing bowl, mix mashed garlic with salt.
- Add vinegar and stir until incorporated. Add the olive oil in a steady stream as an emulsion forms.
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