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


  1. In a small mixing bowl, mix mashed garlic with salt.
  2. Add vinegar and stir until incorporated. Add the olive oil in a steady stream as an emulsion forms.
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