For some of us it's winter, but for those living in the Southern Hemisphere it's summer! Wherever you live if you'd like to enjoy a taste of summer how about this recipe suggestion... the name of the recipe is to reflect the red, white and green of the Italian flag!
Ingredients you will need:
Serves Four
270g Vittoria (or similar) tomatoes
1 extra large ripe and ready avocado
8 slices of buffalo mozzarella
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
6-8 fresh basil leaves
Here is what you need to do:
1. Remove the tomatoes from the vine and wash. Drain and cut into halves.
Serves Four
270g Vittoria (or similar) tomatoes
1 extra large ripe and ready avocado
8 slices of buffalo mozzarella
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
6-8 fresh basil leaves
Here is what you need to do:
1. Remove the tomatoes from the vine and wash. Drain and cut into halves.
2. Slice the avocado into long strips and layer on a large serving dish. Arrange the mozzarella slices around the avocado. Scatter the cherry tomato halves over the plate.
3. To serve, drizzle with olive oil and season. Tear the basil leaves and sprinkle on top of the salad.
Each serving provides:
3.1g carbohydrate 0.2g fibre 6.1g protein 23.0 fat
Original recipe idea from here
3. To serve, drizzle with olive oil and season. Tear the basil leaves and sprinkle on top of the salad.
Each serving provides:
3.1g carbohydrate 0.2g fibre 6.1g protein 23.0 fat
Original recipe idea from here
All the best Jan
This is such a lovely salad. Good all year long!
ReplyDeleteLooks so colourful.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely and fresh, makes me think longingly of warmer weather too xx
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteVery similar to a caprese salad. Plus avocado.
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I enjoy these often. I'm trying my next one on a bed of salad greens.
-Steve
As soon as tomatoes are available for a reasonable price and taste!
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty delicious salad!!
ReplyDeletePretty as well as good for you.
ReplyDeleteDelicious! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy and it's very pleasing to the eye.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet and delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteOh my! This is something I would really love!
ReplyDeleteSo bright and pretty and delicious-looking! Love the combination! xo Karen
ReplyDeleteWe shall be giving this recipe a try, too, Jan. Loved the Pork and Brussels sprouts recipe from last week! That one will go on our menu plans for at least once a month!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious. A great combination:)
ReplyDeleteJust popping in to let you know that we enjoyed this with our evening meal today. I used fresh mozzarella in place of the buffalo cheese. We both really liked it and will definitely be having it often.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you enjoyed this Dianna, and thanks for the link to this blog.
ReplyDeleteAs you know I love to share recipe suggestions ...
Enjoy your day
All the best Jan