Description
A modern twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring roasted tomatoes, creamy avocado, fresh mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, stacked into elegant towers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- Optional: arugula for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange tomato slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Let tomatoes cool slightly. On serving plates, start building towers: place a roasted tomato slice, then avocado, then mozzarella, repeating layers until you have 2-3 layers each.
- Top each tower with fresh basil leaves. Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze and any remaining olive oil from roasting.
- Serve immediately, optionally over a bed of arugula for added freshness.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.