Avocado Caprese Burger Salad
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This Avocado Caprese Burger Salad is a healthier way to switch up your meal routine. It’s packed with diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, veggie burgers and drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze. Simple to make and perfect for just about any time, you’ll love the delicious taste of this flavorful salad!
Even though Labor Day has come and gone, and I’ve got apples and pumpkins coming out of my ears, I’m still not wishing away summer just yet.
After all, it’s still hot outside and I’m still loving all of the summer foods while I still can.
And even though we grill quite often throughout the year, food just seems to taste better when it’s grilled in the summer. Am I right? I love having grilled meats, fish, vegetables and even fruit when I get the chance. Nothing tastes better than my dinner prepared on a hot grill.
And because it’s now tailgating season, too, I’ll take any excuse that I can get to whip up some delicious game time foods.
When I was shopping at Walmart a few weeks ago, I came across the New MorningStar® Farms Quarter Pound Veggie Burgers. It’s a deliciously crafted burger that will fill your bun with MORE and leave you satisfied every time. Every quarter pound burger is perfectly seasoned and packs plant based protein and veggies into every bite. How good does that sound?
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The MorningStar® Farms Meat Lovers Burger, which as a ‘beef-like’ taste and texture that packs 27 grams of positive plant based protein. I couldn’t wait to head home and grill these burgers. Even though my husband and I aren’t vegetarians, these MorningStar® Farms Meat Lovers Burgers are for everyone!
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After heading home with the new MorningStar® Farms Meat Lovers Burgers, I set out to create the ultimate salad that’s perfect for the end of summer and tailgating season, too.
This Avocado Caprese Burger Salad is a healthier way to switch up your meal routine. It’s packed with diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, veggie burgers and drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze. Simple to make and perfect for just about any time, you’ll love the delicious taste of this flavorful salad!
And you know me, I’m all about caprese anything and salads all day, every day. So, it only seemed natural that I take my love for caprese salad and combine it with avocados and MorningStar Farms Meat Lovers Burgers. It’s a tasty dish that was made for summer entertaining and tailgating.
This Avocado Caprese Burger Salad really couldn’t get any easier to make. But, that’s goes without saying around here, right?
To start, you’ll want to grill the MorningStar® Farms Meat Lovers Burgers according to the package directions. While the Meat Lovers Burgers are cooking, prepare the salad ingredients. The balsamic dressing can be made ahead of time and is a breeze to whip up. I like to mix everything together in a mason jar and store it in the fridge for when my salad cravings strike.
Then, you’ll layer some mixed greens in a large bowl, followed by some diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls. Pour the dressing on top and lightly toss to combine. Now it’s time for those burgers! Top with salad with the grilled MorningStar® Farms Meat Lovers Burgers and then drizzle some balsamic glaze over everything. And that’s it!
Not only is this Avocado Caprese Burger Salad a cinch to make, but you can also prepare it ahead of time and then add the avocado, dressing and MorningStar® Farm Meat Lovers Burgers when ready to serve.
Loaded with flavor and tasty ingredients, you’ll love serving this salad for those get-togethers, parties and for the big game time, too!
Avocado Caprese Burger Salad
Ingredients
Balsamic Dressing
- ⅔ cup white balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 4 MorningStar® Farms Meat Lovers Burgers
- 5 cups mixed greens
- 1 avocado, pitted and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling, if desired (I used a store-bought glaze that I found near the vinegar section of my grocery store)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium according to package directions. Place frozen MorningStar® Farms Meat Lovers Burgers onto grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through.
- While MorningStar® Farms Meat Lovers Burgers are grilling, prepare dressing. In a small bowl or medium mason jar with lid, add white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk in bowl or screw on lid to mason jar and shake to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve salad.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and top with diced avocado, halved tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls. Season with salt and pepper. Add dressing and gently toss to combine. If preparing ahead of time, wait to add dressing until ready to serve.
- Top salad with grilled MorningStar® Farms Meat Lovers Burgers and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
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I love their products, they are so quick and easy to prepare! This salad looks amazing!
Same here! Thanks, Mira!
This is one loaded salad!! I LOVE that you have all the burger fixins in here and all that avocado caprese goodness! I’d never grow tired of salad nights if this one was on the menu!
Thanks, Sarah! It’s fun to switch it up!
I eat my burgers low carb these days so I’m loving this dish! Transforming a burger into a salad — especially a caprese one — is a genius idea!
Thanks, Marcie! This is definitely a perfect low carb option!