Caprese Plus

My husband and I make this at least once a week, sometimes more. It is the basic Caprese salad topped with some additional yummy ingredients.

INGRIDIENT

2 plum tomatoes, thickly sliced

3 (4 ounce) balls buffalo mozzarella, thickly sliced

1 avocado, cubed

½ English cucumber, peeled and sliced

½ cup green olives

½ 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

DIRECTION

Step: 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.

Step: 2

Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over layers.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 631 calories; protein 44.1g; carbohydrates 13.3g; fat 45.2g; cholesterol 108.9mg; sodium 2150.4mg.

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