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Avocado Caprese Toast

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Avocado Caprese Toast layers ripe avocado, fresh mozzarella, juicy tomato, and fragrant basil on toasted bread, drizzled with tangy balsamic and extra-virgin olive oil, offering a refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: 2–4 toasts
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Toasted
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Fresh bread (such as sourdough or ciabatta), sliced and toasted
  • Ripe avocado, mashed or sliced
  • Fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn
  • Tomato slices (heirloom or vine-ripened)
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Balsamic glaze or reduction
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Toast the bread until golden and crisp.
  2. Mash or layer slices of avocado onto each piece, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Arrange tomato slices and fresh mozzarella over the avocado.
  4. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
  5. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the toast.
  6. Season with additional salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and the flavors are fresh.

Notes

  • Serves 2–4 toasts, depending on slice size.
  • Prep time is about 5 minutes, with a cook time of around 3 minutes for toasting.
  • Storage: Best eaten immediately to keep the bread crisp and avocado fresh. If needed, re-toast the bread before assembling, and store other components separately.

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Find it online: https://elladishes.com/avocado-caprese-toast/