Caprese Salad Recipe | Italian Recipes

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while string cheese is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: extra virgin olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Extra virgin olive oil is richer in nutrients, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

Cut the centre of the tomato out from the top using a sharp knife.

Cut the tomato and mozzarella into slices.

Place the slices of tomato on to the plate starting on one side and layering a slice of mozzarella on each one.

Each slice of tomato you place can overlap on the mozzarella next to it slightly.

Sprinkle some salt and dried mixed herbs over the top.

Cut the avocado through the middle, twist it and separate it from the stone in the middle.

Using the side of the avocado without the stone, gently peel off the skin and face it upside down on a chopping board.

Using a thin, sharp knife, make slits through the avocado, being careful not to slice all the way to the top and also not to make them too thin!

Gently lean the slices to the side so that it starts to look sort of like a flower.

Place this on the dish below the tomato and mozzarella.

Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over the top of the tomato and mozzarella.

Add a good size bunch of basil to the centre of the dish or even individual leaves to each serving.

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