Caprese Style Snack Toast
Next on the dairy agenda is a snack! I feel like I can confidently assume that everybody loves snacks & snacking, but sometimes I don’t pick the best snack which leads to more snacks, as it doesn’t really satisfy me as much as I’d like it too. With that in mind, I came up with a snack that hits you with fresh flavours, some crunch, creaminess and good fats; I don’t have much nutritional knowledge around this, but I can say that it definitely kept me going throughout the afternoon at my desk!
A traditional caprese salad has 4 ingredients - fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil and olive oil. So so simple but one of my absolute favourite flavour combos, and that is where this little snack recipe was created from. A piece of your favourite rye, wholemeal or seed bread toasted, spread with a generous layer of ricotta cheese then topped with slices of avocado, cherry tomatoes, freshly torn basil and a drizzle of good quality olive oil, mmhmmmmmmm. I chose to swap out fresh mozzarella for ricotta as it can be a lot more accessible/affordable and it still gives a mellow flavour and creaminess that works as the perfect base for toppings. This is now my go to summer snack!
A traditional caprese salad has 4 ingredients - fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil and olive oil. So so simple but one of my absolute favourite flavour combos, and that is where this little snack recipe was created from. A piece of your favourite rye, wholemeal or seed bread toasted, spread with a generous layer of ricotta cheese then topped with slices of avocado, cherry tomatoes, freshly torn basil and a drizzle of good quality olive oil, mmhmmmmmmm. I chose to swap out fresh mozzarella for ricotta as it can be a lot more accessible/affordable and it still gives a mellow flavour and creaminess that works as the perfect base for toppings. This is now my go to summer snack!
Ingredients (serves 1)
Method
- 1 slice wholegrain/rye/seed bread
- 1-2 tbsp ricotta cheese
- ¼ avocado, sliced
- 3 cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 2-3 fresh basil leaves
- Good quality olive oil
- S&P
Method
- Toast the bread until golden, then leave to cool slightly.
- Spread the toast with ricotta, evenly covering the bread, then lay avocado slices on top, followed by slices of cherry tomato.
- Season, then tear the basil leaves and sprinkle over the toast.
- Finish with a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.
I am also running a giveaway over the course of the 7 days! Comment on any (or all) of the 7 posts with your favourite fresh way to use dairy, and you’re into win a Prezzy card valued at $150. Competition will be open to NZ residents only and will finish 8th January 5pm.
Thanks to Fonterra for making this post possible.
DAY 1 - SMOOTHIE: http://bit.ly/mangopassionsmoothie
DAY 2 - BREAKFAST: http://bit.ly/berrymacadamiabircher
DAY 3 - LUNCH: http://bit.ly/halloumiskewers
DAY 4 - SNACK
Thanks to Fonterra for making this post possible.
DAY 1 - SMOOTHIE: http://bit.ly/mangopassionsmoothie
DAY 2 - BREAKFAST: http://bit.ly/berrymacadamiabircher
DAY 3 - LUNCH: http://bit.ly/halloumiskewers
DAY 4 - SNACK
