Ingredients:

  • 4 thick slices Sourdough or Whole Grain bread
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 ripe Avocados
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp Cracked black pepper
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella pearls
  • 2 medium Heirloom tomatoes, sliced
  • 16 fresh Basil leaves, torn
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic glaze

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place bread slices in the pan and toast for 2-3 minutes per side until they reach a mahogany-colored golden brown.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the avocado flesh, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to mash until mostly smooth, leaving a few small chunks for texture.
  3. Spread a generous layer of the avocado smash across each toast slice, edge to edge, to create a moisture barrier.
  4. Layer 2-3 tomato slices over the avocado, then top with mozzarella pearls.
  5. Tuck fresh torn basil leaves between the mozzarella and the tomatoes.
  6. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top of each toast.