Description
A delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad featuring roasted butternut squash, creamy avocado, and fresh mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted butternut squash cubes (cooled)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toss butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes or until tender. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted squash, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving. Gently toss to combine.
- Enjoy immediately or chill for 15 minutes for a cooler, more refreshing bite.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, try using heirloom tomatoes. Adjust the balsamic glaze to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: butternut squash, caprese salad, vegetarian salad, healthy recipe