Many years ago, while working with California Avocados, I came up with a Grilled Avocado Caprese Salad and oh my yum is is good! Everything you love about caprese with avocado. Plus its pretty!
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Stuffed Avocado](https://yakimotudongura.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grilled-Avocado-Caprese-Salad.jpg)
Part of the appeal of avocados is their versatility. From soups to spreads to salads to hot dishes to even the avocado itself as the vehicle for a dish. Â I just love them! Plus avocados have good-for-you benefits and healthy fat.
Why you’ll love this Grilled Avocado Recipe
- It’s different, and its easy to make.
- This stuffed avocado is a perfect combination of flavors.
- It’s pretty.
- It makes a light meal or a nice starter.
When it comes to avocados, the culinary options are almost endless!
I decided to see how a grilled avocado would be. I am somewhat obsessed with tomatoes, especially in the summer, so paring avocado & tomatoes seemed the thing to do! And my mind went to a caprese salad with avocado. I figured making a stuffed avocado would be fun, pretty and tasty. !
The secret to this delicious dish is the garlic infused oil. Mmmmm! It ties the whole dish together beautifully!
![Grilled Avocado Caprese Salad Grilled Avocado Caprese Salad
Stuffed Avocado with tomatoes and mozzarella balls](https://yakimotudongura.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1716771793_866_Grilled-Avocado-Caprese-Salad.jpg)
Ingredients
- Avocados
- S&P, olive or avocado oil, garlic
- Tomatoes
- Fresh mozzarella
- Basil
- Balsamic reduction/glaze
Instructions
- This Grilled Avocado Caprese Salad is simple to prepare. First, make the the infused oil.
- Assemble your mozzarella balls, tomatoes, and basil. Season with S&P.
- Prep and heat the grill.
- Prepare you avocados by halving, removing the pit, seasoning and brushing each half with the infused oil.
- Place the avocados face down on the grill for 4-5 minutes.
- You are looking for some nice grill marks and some of that smokey flavor.
- Allow your avocados to get a beautiful char and BBQ flavor…toss your tomatoes & mozzarella mixture with some of the seasoned oil and my favorite part…drizzle with balsamic glaze and dig in!
The warm avocado mingling with the fresh taste of tomatoes, the rich mozzarella, the garlic & the acid of the balsamic glaze is truly fantastic….make this! Â It is a perfect bite!
![Grilled Avocado stuffed with caprese salad](https://yakimotudongura.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1716804265_301_Grilled-Avocado-Caprese-Salad.jpg)
Variations
- Grill avocados and stuff with whatever you wish or enjoy them simple seasoned with the garlic oil, S&P.
- Swap mozzarella balls for any size mozzarella, including small burrata.
Tips
- Choose avocado that are not overripe. You want them firm, but not too firm for the best eating experience.
- Allow the oil to sit 20 minutes, to rush things along, mash the minced garlic with the back of a spoon into the oil (or use garlic paste).
- After brushing with the garlic infused oil. Use a knife and cut slices in the across avocado, then again the opposite way, like a crosshatch, “X”. and then brush again with the oil and hit with additional S&P. This is not necessary, however it does help the avocado come out.
- Prep your avocado just before grilling to keep it at its freshest.
- Make sure your grill grates are clean and oiled.
I hope you are as excited to make these Grilled Caprese Stuffed Avocado as I am to share them with you! If you do make this….snap a photo and tag me on Instagram or Facebook @SouffleBombay – I’d love to see your dish!
![Girl holding a bunch of avocados Girl holding a bunch of avocados](https://yakimotudongura.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1716804265_276_Grilled-Avocado-Caprese-Salad.jpg)
Someone…wanted to run off with my avocados! Baby girl is now almost 20 years old and she is STILL avocado obsessed!!
Avocado recipes to try
- Pulled Pork Stuffed Avocados
- Fried Egg & Avocado Rice Bowl
- Avocado Crab Cake Sandwich With Bacon & Spicy Avocado Remoulade
- Creamy Avocado Dip
Enjoy! XO Colleen
Originally posted July, 2015. Updated May, 2024.
Grilled Avocado Caprese Salad
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Grille Avocado halves stuffed with Caprese Salad. Easy, impressive and delicious! Grilled avocados.
Course Appetizer, SaladCuisine AmericanKeyword Avocado Caprese Salad, Grilled Avocado
Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 705kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup grapeseed or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- Kosher salt & pepper
- 2 California avocados
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 16 Bocconcini small mozzarella balls, halved
- Basil Chiffonade
- Balsamic Glaze
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, combine the oil, garlic, Kosher salt & pepper…be liberal with the salt & pepper. Stir it up and allow it to mingle for at least 15 minutes.
- Prep your tomatoes and mozzarella, season with a little salt & pepper. Toss with Garlic oil.
- Place basil leaves in a bundle and snip into ribbons with scissors or use a knife. Add to tomato mixture.
- Oil your grill grates and get your grill going.
- Halve your avocados (and remove the pit). I recommend running a knife through them in a cross hatch formation. Season and brush liberally with the garlic oil. Place each avocado half face down on your hot grill and grill for 4-5 minutes. You are just looking for some nice char marks and for the avocado to be heated through.
- Remove avocados and plate them. Spoon mixture into avocado halves and drizzle with balsamic glaze & dig in!
Notes
Tip: To easily Chiffonade your basil…use a sharp knife (basil bruises easily) and pinch off the stems of lay 10 leaves, place them atop one another, roll it up tightly yet gently (like a cigar) and make thin slices with the tip of your knife…ta-dah!
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 705kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1132IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 1mg
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