Description
A vibrant twist on classic Caprese salad, this toast layers creamy mashed avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil onto crispy sourdough bread. Finished with olive oil and optional balsamic glaze for a refreshing, satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 slices good-quality bread (sourdough or multigrain)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Toast bread until golden and crisp.
- Mash avocado with salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.
- Spread mashed avocado on toast slices.
- Top with mozzarella slices and cherry tomatoes.
- Scatter basil leaves on top.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze (if using).
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Rub garlic on warm toast for extra flavor.
- Use lemon juice to prevent avocado browning.
- Try burrata for a creamier version.
- Make it vegan with plant-based mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Method: No-Cook, Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: avocado toast, caprese toast, vegetarian brunch, healthy toast, tomato mozzarella avocado