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Avocado Caprese Salad
A twist on the classic Caprese salad, substituting avocado for mozzarella with fresh tomatoes and basil.
Serves 4
15 minutes
Beginner
Salad
Fresh
Italian
Quick
Elegant
Category: salads
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Ingredients
- 3 large heirloom tomatoes
- 2 medium-sized avocados
- ½ cup fresh basil
- 1-2 tsp. Extra virgin olive oil (optional, I leave out)
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Cut the tomatoes into thick discs and set aside.
- 2Cut the avocado across the middle (not lengthways) and remove the pit.
- 3Peel off the skin and cut into discs, about the same thickness as the tomato.
- 4Arrange the tomato slices on a plate or platter and top with avocado.
- 5Place a basil leaf on each, then drizzle with lemon juice and optional olive oil.
- 6Season as desired and serve immediately.