Tomato, Avocado, and Queso Fresco Cheese Salad
by Brennans Market Admin
Serving Size:Serves 6
Ingredients
1 3/4 pounds (3 to 4 medium) tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices
coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 ripe avocado, halved lengthwise, pitted, peeled, cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices, and halved crosswise
1/2 lime
6 ounces Queso Fresco
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, separated into small sprigs
for drizzling Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Adapted From: MarthaStewart.com
Description
A Mexican-style Caprese Salad. Delicious with a glass of Rose wine or a pilsner beer.
Arrange tomatoes on a platter. Season with salt.
Arrange avocado slices on top of tomatoes, dividing evenly.
Squeeze lime juice over top. Crumble queso fresco over top. Top salad with cilantro leaves.
Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve (up to 1 hour).
Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with oil before serving.