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“Delicious Paleo Italian Brunch: Caprese Salad with Avocado Toast”

Discover the perfect Paleo Italian Brunch recipe with this easy-to-make Caprese Salad with Avocado Toast. Featuring fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil atop creamy avocado on gluten-free sourdough bread, this dish is sure to impress your guests while being simple to prepare. Enjoy a sensory experience that's both mouthwatering and photorealistic, perfect for Flux/ComfyUI compatibility.

Time: Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 8 mins | Total: 23 mins
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Italian, Paleo

Allergens

Dairy (Mozzarella), Tree Nuts (Optional)

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of gluten
  • free sourdough bread
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 3 large tomatoes
  • 10 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into rounds
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Begin by preparing the avocado toast. Toast the gluten free sourdough bread until golden brown. In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork, adding a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Spread a generous layer of mashed avocado on each slice of toasted bread.
  2. For the caprese salad, slice the tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds and arrange them on a platter. Top each tomato slice with a round of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves between the layers of tomatoes and cheese. Drizzle the salad with balsamic glaze and drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top.
  3. Arrange the caprese salad on top of each slice of avocado toast. Garnish with a few additional basil leaves, if desired.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this dish is using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Choose ripe tomatoes, firm mozzarella, and flavorful basil for the best results.

Notes

Be sure to use freshly sliced bread for the best texture and taste.

Cultural or Historical Background

Caprese salad is a traditional Italian salad that originated on the island of Capri, while avocado toast has become a popular brunch dish worldwide.