Caprese Plus

Avocado, olives, and artichokes are yummy additions to the basic tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella layers that make up a Caprese salad.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 631 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 avocado, cubed
• 2 plum tomatoes, thickly sliced
• 3 (4 ounce) balls buffalo mozzarella, thickly sliced
• 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 English cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 0.5 cup green olives
• 0.5 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Divide tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado, cucumber, green olives, artichoke hearts, and basil between two serving plates, layering them in that order. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over layers.