Heirloom Tomato Salad

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.

Aren’t they pretty little guys… 

no need to measure specifics for this on

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

DIRECTIONS

Slice tomatoes into rounds… 

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

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

Done.

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

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

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

Dig in and enjoy!