Avocado caprese salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1tbsp agave nectar
- 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 100g mixed salad leaves
- 100g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 150g fresh mozzarella, torn into chunks
- 3tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 avocado
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 525g | |
| Calories 1125 | |
| Calories from Fat 798 | 71% |
| Total Fat 89.94g | 112% |
| Saturated Fat 27.92g | 112% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium 1361mg | 57% |
| Potassium 1200mg | 34% |
| Total Carbs 30.72g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.3g | 34% |
| Sugars 7.24g | 5% |
| Protein 53.05g | 85% |
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