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Recipe: Fresh Ingredients, Locally Grown.

Caprese Stuffed Avocados

By Cecelia Verderosa May 24, 2016
All ingredients for this recipe can be purchased at local Greenmarkets! For a full list of Staten Island's local market, visit our article HERE.
Ingredients:
  • 2 avocados, pitted
  • 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 c. mini marinated mozzarella balls, halved
  • balsamic vinegar
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Basil, for garnish

Directions:
 
  1. Scoop out avocados, leaving a small border. Dice avocado and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, toss diced avocado with tomatoes, mozzarella, balsamic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Divide salad among 4 avocado halves. Garnish with basil.