I used to live across the street from an amazing Italian restaurant, and one of my favorite dishes was their fresh and creamy Caprese salad!

After deciding to switch to a plant-based diet, eliminating this simple pleasure from my life just wasn’t an option, so this recipe was born!

CAREFREE CAPRESE SALAD RECIPE

(Serves 2)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 heirloom tomato, sliced
• 1 small bunch fresh basil, de-stemmed
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Place tomatoes on a plate with avocado and basil leaves.
2. Drizzle balsamic vinegar on top.
3. Add salt and pepper, and indulge!

TIPS/SUBSTITUTIONS

• Balsamic vinegar too tangy? Make it sweeter by heating one cup on medium-high heat until it reduces by half.
• If you miss the traditional olive oil in this recipe, feel free to drizzle a tablespoon on top!

Want gorgeous skin and hair? Then eat this salad!

Between the anti-inflammatory essential oils in basil and the skin-plumping, hair-shining omega fatty acids in avocados, this salad will leave you absolutely glowing!

Hungry for more? Try this Spicy Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe!