Mouthwatering Vegan Avocado Caprese Salad Stacks with Lemon-Garlic Dressing

Allergens

None

Ingredients

• 4 large ripe tomatoes
• 2 large ripe avocados
• 1 fresh baguette
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 lemon
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds and set aside.
2. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
3. Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices and toast until golden brown.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
5. Assemble the Caprese Salad Stacks by placing a tomato slice on a toasted baguette, followed by an avocado round, a fresh basil leaf, another tomato slice, and finally, an avocado round.
6. Drizzle the lemon garlic dressing over the stacks and enjoy.

Chef’s Insight

The secret to perfect avocado slices is chilling them in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

Feel free to add additional vegetables such as cucumber or red onion for added texture and nutrition.