EASY CHOPPED AVOCADO CAPRESE SALAD RECIPE – CHERRY TOMATOES

INGREDIENTS

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• 1 cup Balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper
• 2 cups Grape tomatoes (halved; measured after slicing)
• 1 cup Fresh mozzarella balls
• 1 medium Avocado (diced)
• 1/3 cup Fresh basil (chopped)

INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Pour the balsamic vinegar into a very small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes, keeping it at a low simmer but not boiling. Simmer until slightly thickened but still pourable, and volume has reduced to about 1/3 cup. (This is balsamic reduction – it will thicken as it cools, so don’t let it thicken too much when hot.)
2. When the balsamic reduction is ready, let it cool to room temperature. 
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
4. Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado, and fresh basil. Toss to coat. Drizzle the entire salad with 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction. (You can save the rest for another use.)