Tomato, Mozzarella and Avocado Salad

Total time: 10 minutes
    The traditional Caprese Salad is just garden ripened tomatoes with Mozzarella de Bufala.  We added an avocado for a salad with the colors of the Italian flag...  Fresh mozzarella comes in a round, ball shape, packed in liquid, usually in a bag.  Save any leftover cheese in the liquid, in a small bowl.

 Ingredients:

• 4oz (120gr)  Mozzarella di Bufala if you can get it
• 1 - 2 garden ripe tomatoes
• 1 small avocado
• 1 large handful fresh basil
• salad olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar, optional

 Instructions:

• Select 2 lovely, large dinner plates.
• Slice mozzarella and tomatoes. 
• Cut the avocado, remove pit and cut into slices. 
• Tear large basil leaves in half, leave small ones whole.
• Arrange tomato, avocado and mozzarella slices artfully on  the plates. 
• Add basil leaves. 
• Serve, with oil and vinegar (optional) on the side to be added by each person to taste.  

Note: if you have nice cruets for the oil and vinegar use them.  If not small bowls with small spoons work fine - or, just put the bottles on the table.....