Avocado Caprese Salad

This Avocado Caprese Salad is the perfect simple salad for when tomatoes are at the height of the season.

Fresh juicy tomatoes play well with creamy fresh mozzarella.   A splash of balsamic vinegar brings everything together with a zippy, refreshing punch.  While it tips its hat to a classic Caprese Salad, I've made this Caprese salad keto by adding avocado, which helps to balance out the macros.  Give it a try, and you will be hooked.

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– 2 large tomatoes heirloom if you can find them – 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese – 1 avocado sliced; optional – 1 bunch fresh basil leaves or basil microgreens – 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil – 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar – Maldon Sea Salt or salt of choice – Fresh ground black pepper

On a serving platter or plates, layer the tomato, mozzarella, avocado, and basil

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Drizzle with olive oil and then balsamic vinegar.

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Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

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