Paleo Classic Caprese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Paleo Classic Caprese Salad—a wholesome twist on the traditional Italian favorite! This vibrant recipe combines juicy ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and fragrant fresh basil leaves for a paleo-friendly update that skips the mozzarella while delivering the same refreshing flavor. Drizzled with luscious extra virgin olive oil and optionally enhanced with a splash of balsamic vinegar, this dish is seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper to let the natural ingredients shine. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free and dairy-free salad makes the perfect appetizer, side dish, or light lunch. Bursting with color, nutrients, and goodness, it’s a delicious way to embrace clean eating while keeping things simple and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 20 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 large avocado
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the tomatoes thoroughly.
Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and set aside.
Peel the avocado and remove the pit. Slice the avocado into thin rounds or wedges.
On a large serving platter, alternate the tomato slices with the avocado slices and fresh basil leaves, arranging them in overlapping layers.
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil evenly over the arranged salad.
Optional: Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the salad for extra flavor.
Season the salad with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving for a refreshing, cool salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.5 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 2200 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
