Looking for a simple yet delicious and fresh salad? This vegetarian keto Caprese salad with avocado is exactly what you need.

It takes just a few minutes to make this tasty low carb salad but it’s packed with nutrients, flavour and beautiful colours. This salad is naturally gluten-free, too.

You probably already know how a classic Caprese salad looks like: tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and olive oil are the ingredients you usually find in this delicious salad. This low carb Caprese salad is a simple variation of that classic recipe. Avocado is an ingredient with a unique nutritional profile and allows you to add so many different nutrients to a dish.

Avocado is a really versatile ingredient: you can use it in salads, desserts or smoothies. It’s easy to get creative with such a flavourful and interesting ingredient.

To make this keto Caprese salad, you need:

ripe tomatoes (pick your favourite kind of tomatoes)
mozzarella (you can use regular mozzarella or buffalo mozzarella, they are both delicious)
ripe avocado
fresh basil
olive oil
black pepper
salt
lemon juice (optional, it’s useful to prevent the avocado from turning brown)

Mozzarella, tomatoes and avocado on a plate

There’s absolutely no cooking involved in this recipe: it’s the perfect solution for a last-minute dinner with friends or a quick lunch. The steps to follow to make this low carb salad are pretty straightforward. You can serve it in many different ways playing with consistencies and colours.

To make this vegetarian keto Caprese salad with avocado, follow these steps:

Prepare all the ingredients (washed and sliced according to your preferences). You can add a little bit of lemon juice to the avocado to prevent it from turning brown.
Arrange the ingredients on a large serving plate or on the single-serving plates.
Right before serving, add a pinch of black pepper and salt, a drizzle of olive oil and the leaves of fresh basil.

Common questions about this low carb Caprese salad with avocado:

Can I make it in advance? To get the best result, prepare the salad right before serving so all the ingredients will be fresh and delicious. It really takes just a few minutes to make it.
Can I make a dairy-free version of this salad? Yes, all you have to do is finding a suitable substitute for the mozzarella.
How can I serve this keto salad? This salad has already a good balance of nutrients, so you can serve it as it is.
Can I add different spices or condiments? Yes, feel free to try different combinations to get the most out of this salad. For example, you can try to add a few chilli flakes, some nutmeg or balsamic vinegar.