Warm Zucchini & Herb Caprese Salad

Serving Size
1 plate
Servings
6
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Warm Zucchini & Herb Caprese Salad

Nutrition Information

Calories 115
Fat 9 g
Saturated fat 3.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated fat 1.7 g
Cholesterol 13 mg
Sodium 4 mg
Carbs 2 g
Protein 4 g
Fiber 1 g
Health Benefit

How do you make a classic summer salad even better? Add more veggies! Here, zucchini and avocado (OK, technically a fruit) take a caprese salad to flavorful new heights.

Ingredients

1/4 cup
2 tablespoons
Coarse salt and cracked pepper, for
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Directions
  1. In a non-stick pan, cook zucchini in 1/4 cup water and olive oil for 5 minutes. Toss with herbs and set aside.
  2. Add balsamic vinegar to a shallow bowl. In alternating layers, arrange avocado, mozzarella, and tomato slices. Top with warm zucchini and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Handy Hint: Slide leftovers into a whole-wheat pita for easy lunch.
Jackie Gentilesco