Caprese Plus

Prep time: 25 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.
2 Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over layers.