Avocado Caprese Salad with White Beans

Name: Avocado Caprese Salad with White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 cups (80 g) arugula; 1 batch Balsamic Vinaigrette; 2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced into wedges; 2 large avocados, peeled, pitted, and cubed; 1 can (15 ounces, or 425 g) white beans (cannellini or navy), rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces, or 425 g) white beans (cannellini or navy), rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces, or 425 g) white beans (cannellini or navy), rinsed and drained; 8 ounces (225 g) fresh mozzarella, cubed, or mini mozzarella balls; 8 ounces (225 g) fresh mozzarella, cubed, or mini mozzarella balls; ¼ cup (10 g) fresh basil, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon (9 g) toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds (optional); 1 tablespoon (9 g) toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds (optional)

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

With layers of creamy avocado, buttery white beans, and fresh arugula, this hearty twist on a classic caprese is packed with healthy fats, protein, and fiber.

Ingredients

4 cups (80 g) arugula
1 batch Balsamic Vinaigrette

Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Build the Bowl

In a large bowl, toss the arugula with a drizzle of dressing. Add the tomatoes, avocados, beans, mozzarella, and basil and gently toss to combine. Drizzle more dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.

Serve

For a family-style presentation, sprinkle the layered salad with nuts or se