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    Appetizers » Dips » Caprese Guacamole

    Caprese Guacamole

    Published: May 27, 2015 · Modified: Oct 7, 2019 by Cathy Trochelman · 14 Comments

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     Guacamole meets Caprese in a deliciously unexpected twist on a classic! This Caprese Guacamole is loaded with grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil. Perfect for dipping crackers, chips, or your favorite bread!

    Caprese Guacamole - I'm in love with this flavor combo!

    Mmmmmm.....guacamole! What is it about guacamole that is SO delicious? Every time I make it, I honestly feel like I could eat. it. all. And sometimes, I'm pretty sure I do!

    Caprese Guacamole - I'm in love with this flavor combo!

     For much of my life, I was under the impression that I didn't like guacamole. That is was mushy, flavorless, not worth it. I'm not sure I've ever been more wrong about a food in my life.

    Caprese Guacamole 5c

     And I've had my fair share of food stand-offs! I was vegetarian for nearly 10 years, I ate fat free salad dressing for nearly five, and it's only very recently that I re-introduced real bacon. But of all my foodie faux pas, my misunderstanding of guacamole was, by far, the worst offense.

    Caprese Guacamole - I'm in love with this flavor combo!

    To make up for all the lost years, these days, I try to eat it as often as I possibly can. I slather it on tacos and burritos and quesadillas and nachos. I love it on sandwiches and eggs and chicken and burgers. And I love coming up with new ways to love it.

    Caprese Guacamole - I'm in love with this flavor combo!

     This Caprese Guacamole is just that - a new way to LOVE guacamole! It might sound like an unexpected combo, but trust me....it works! I used basil instead of cilantro (an easy swap) and the fresh mozzarella adds a textural element that's insanely addictive. But the real genius of this guac is the use of white balsamic vinegar. I'm telling you - it makes so much sense, I can hardly stand it! And, yes, I want to eat.it.all!!!!

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    Caprese Guacamole

    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 2 cups
    Author Cathy Trochelman

    Ingredients

    • 2 avocados mashed
    • ½ c. grape tomatoes diced
    • ½ c. fresh mozzarella pearls
    • 2 Tbsp. fresh basil more to taste
    • 2 tsp. white balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ tsp. kosher salt

    Instructions

    1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.

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    Comments

    1. Jess

      May 27, 2015 at 7:40 pm

      This looks delicious! Can't wait to try it - Im so glad to came to your senses my friend! Hope your trip went well - can't wait to hear about it!

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      • Cathy Trochelman

        May 27, 2015 at 10:11 pm

        Oh my goodness ME TOO!!! Life is so much better with guacamole! And....California was an absolute BLAST....I will be sharing about it on the blog soon! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust

      May 27, 2015 at 8:27 pm

      I was exactly like that - about ALL avocado. Oh the years I spent not eating it. I have to make up for it now by eating THIS!

      Reply
      • Cathy Trochelman

        May 27, 2015 at 10:07 pm

        SO many wasted years....! I say next time we're together we make a big vat of guacamole to share. It only seems right, don't you think!? 😉

        Reply
    3. Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking

      May 28, 2015 at 12:17 am

      I've gone through so many food omission/reintroduction phases... Including, yes, no bacon, no eggs, no salad dressing, no yogurt (ohmygosh I could never do that again now that I've had Greek)... I could go on and on. But unfortunately, I'll have to take your word for guac -- I'm allergic to avocados! So sad. But my guy is crazy for them, and I'm sure he'd love this fun twist!

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      • Cathy Trochelman

        May 28, 2015 at 8:44 pm

        Agh that is SO sad, Amy! Now that I've been converted, I can't imagine a life without avocados! You'll have to make this twist for your bf and let me know what he thinks!

        Reply
    4. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

      May 28, 2015 at 7:13 am

      Oh wow I think this would become my favorite guacamole, Cathy! Caprese anything is the best, so I'm loving this creative twist! Sounds so delish!

      Reply
    5. Wendy

      May 29, 2015 at 1:07 am

      Oh my gosh this looks amazing! I can't wait to try it. I can eat guacamole by the buckets.

      Reply
    6. Michelle Wallace

      May 29, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      This looks amazing! My husband is vegetarian and I struggle to find tasty, original recipes for get togethers, that he can eat. Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
    7. marcie

      May 30, 2015 at 11:12 am

      If Caprese is in the title, I'm in -- and since guacamole is involved too, this sounds doubly delicious!

      Reply
    8. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

      May 30, 2015 at 3:06 pm

      What a great combo, Cathy! I didn't try avocados until I was in my late 20's early 30's. Which meant I never had guacamole until then .... I felt so cheated. I could totally devour all of this!

      Reply
    9. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet

      June 01, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      I just recently started liking guacamole! I am thinking this caprese version is out of this world!

      Reply
    10. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

      June 02, 2015 at 6:04 pm

      Wow! This truly is a new, delicious way to love guacamole... and caprese! This twist & combo of the two is genius! And totally scrumptious! I need a big 'ole vat of this (a bowl would just be too small) 🙂 thanks for sharing ♡

      Reply
    11. Rachael

      June 02, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      guacamole is my favorite! this looks awesome

      Reply

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