INGREDIENTS
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Balsamic Dressing (recipe follows)
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Avocado & Mozzarella Filling (recipe follows)
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6 each large vine ripened tomatoes, cut in half, center scooped out
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6 oz. shaved parmesan (optional)
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24 leaves red leaf lettuce
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36 pieces of fresh chives for garnish
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As needed, fresh ground black pepper
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3 oz. shaved Parmesan cheese, optional
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Balsamic Dressing - Yield: 3/4 cups
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7 large cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
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3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
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1 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
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6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
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3 Tbsp. white wine
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Avocado and Mozzarella Filling - Yield: 12 servings of 2 1/2 oz.)
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3 each ripe, Fresh Hass Avocados* peeled and diced 1/2-inch
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9 oz. mozzarella, diced 1/2-inch