Arugula Avocado Caprese Salad

This refreshing, super simple arugula avocado caprese salad comes together in just 10 minutes! Fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, vegan mozzarella, avocado, arugula and a simple balsamic vinaigrette = summer in a bowl.

Jump to:

• 🥗 Why We Love This Recipe
• 🥬 Ingredients
• 📋 Ingredient Notes
• 🔪 Step-by-step Instructions
• 💭 Expert Tips and FAQs
• 🍽 Related Recipes
• 📖 Recipe

🥗 Why We Love This Recipe

• A little more heft than your average caprese: I love a good basic caprese (check out this version with grilled peaches!), but this arugula and avocado version allows you to get in a few extra servings of greens! I love the peppery bite of arugula and creaminess of avocado – it adds so much to this salad.
• Super easy: just 10 minutes stand between you and this arugula avocado caprese salad. So simple to prep and no fancy ingredients needed.
• Vegan friendly: we used a vegan mozzarella alternative to keep this avocado caprese salad 100% dairy free. That said, totally feel free to use regular mozz if you're not vegan!

🥬 Ingredients

Here's everything you need to make this avocado caprese salad:

📋 Ingredient Notes

• Arugula: Baby arugula is perfect in this salad – it's easy to eat and adds a nice peppery kick. Feel free to sub with mixed salad greens, spinach or baby kale if preferred.
• Vegan mozzarella: We love this vegan mozzarella from Miyoko's. It's super creamy and delicious, and you can find at most grocery stores! Feel free to use regular mozzarella if you don't have a dairy allergy.
• Tomatoes: we love using these gorgeous multi-color cherry tomatoes, but pretty much any variety will do. If you're growing tomatoes at home this summer, this is the perfect use for them! If using a larger heirloom tomato, dice into large chunks for this salad.
• Avocado: avo is optional, but highly encouraged. It adds so much heft and creaminess to this salad! Much more filling than your average caprese salad.

🔪 Step-by-step Instructions

(1) In a medium bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients together.

(2) Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss until coated.

💭 Expert Tips and FAQs

• Chiffonade the basil: Stack a few leaves of basil, roll them up tightly into a cigar-shape, and then slice thinly. Voilà – perfect basil chiffonade! You can also tear or chop the basil if preferred. (Or, if the leaves are super small, leave them whole!)
• Storage: this vegan caprese salad is best consumed within a few hours of making, otherwise it starts to get pretty soggy. If making ahead of time, we suggest storing dressing separately from other ingredients.
• What to serve with: this salad is the perfect side dish to bring to your next summer bbq! It pairs well with grilled tofu, veggies or other proteins, creamy gazpacho, or as a light appetizer for heavier dishes like pasta, risotto and stuffed peppers.

🍽 Related Recipes

Tried this recipe? Please leave a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. You can also stay in touch with us through social media by following us on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook or by subscribing to our newsletter.

Print

📖 Recipe