Tuesday, July 13

Top 2

This week it's Top 2 favorite summer recipes:

1) Caprese Salad

1 large tomato sliced in 8 slices
8 oz fresh mozzarella into 8 slices
5-6 basil leaves sliced
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
salt and fresh pepper to taste

Top mozzarella slices with tomatos, olive oil, balsamic, basil, salt and pepper. Only 100 calories per serving!
2) BLT with avocado spread

Spread
1 extra ripe avocado
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperSandwich

8 slices turkey bacon
8 slices whole-wheat bread
8 leaves romaine lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 12 slices
1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Combine spread ingredients in a bowl. Mash until smooth and set aside. Prepare bacon as directed on package; drain thoroughly on paper towels. Toast bread. Place 4 slices on 4 plates. Spread an equal amount of avocado spread on each slice. Top each with 1/4 of the bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Cover each with another slice of toast. Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

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