It’s pretty hard to top a juicy, garden fresh, still-warm-from-the-sun tomato, but this comes pretty close. Creamy avocado stands in for cheese in my Avocado Caprese Salad. We don’t think you’ll miss it.
Ingredients
½avocado
1tomato
¼cupfresh basilabout 8–10 leaves
⅛tspsea salt
⅛tspblack pepperground
balsamic vinegaroptional
olive oiloptional
Instructions
Thickly slice the avocado and tomato.
Arrange on a plate along with the basil leaves.
Season well with salt and pepper. If desired, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Notes
Dried basil can be used in a pinch, but use fresh to reap the benefits
Beefsteak tomatoes are the best variety to use for this salad
If you want it to be 'fork friendly', simply dice the tomatoes + avocado into bite sized chunks.