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Heirloom Tomato Salad

June 12, 2016 by Natalie

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There’s nothing I love more than caprese.  I’m crazy for caprese.  

I’m also crazy for avocado.  So put tomato, basil, and avo together and I am one happy human.  In this twist on the classic caprese, I used ricotta cheese instead of fresh mozzarella, however you could use whatever you want.  

I love recipes that don’t require measuring… just browse pics, peep the general flow, then create and devour.

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INGREDIENTS

for the salad…

mixed heirloom tomatoes, or any variety you like

1 avocado

1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese

handful fresh basil

salt and pepper, to taste

 

optional vinaigrette…

2 tbsp olive or avocado oil

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp water

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp honey (I use raw)

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1/4 tsp granulated garlic

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

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DIRECTIONS

Slice tomatoes into rounds… 

Some heirlooms have wild shapes- those may need creative cutting 😉

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You can slice the avo the typical lengthwise if you want, or for a fun little twist,

slice it in the middle to form round circles instead… your choice

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Done.

If you’d like, chop some cuke, bell peppers, or whatever else you may enjoy…

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Arrange the rounds of tomato and avo on a plate

Top with mini mounds of ricotta cheese

Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then garnish with some lovely basil leaves to top it off

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If making the vinaigrette, add all ingredients together, shake well, then pour over salad….

Dig in and enjoy!

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