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Garlic-Avocado Toast with Marinated Mozzarella, Basil & Side Salad
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 690 kcal / serving
- ★ 4.1 on Mealime
Creamy avocado sits atop garlicky toast, while marinated mozzarella adds a tangy bite. The bright salad balances richness for a quick weeknight meal and a touch of basil for freshness.
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Ingredients
- ½ (6 oz) jarartichoke hearts, marinated
- 1avocado
- ½ headbutter (Boston) lettuce
- ½ small pkgfresh basil
- ½ (8 oz) pkgfresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ½red bell pepper
- 3sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed
- 2whole grain buns or rolls
- avocados
- red bell peppers
From the pantry: black pepper, crushed red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, honey, oregano, dried, red wine vinegar, salt
Cookware
baking sheet pan · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · oven mitts · salad spinner (optional) · stirring spoon · tongs · whisk or fork
Directions
- Wash the produce and pat dry.
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and mix them with a bit of the oil and the listed seasonings in a small bowl to make a marinade.
- Toss the mozzarella cubes with the tomato marinade until coated and set aside.
- Broil the buns on a baking sheet, cut side up, until lightly browned in the upper oven rack, about 1–2 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together minced garlic, oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to form a dressing.
- Add trimmed and minced bell pepper, chopped artichokes, and torn lettuce to the dressing; toss to coat and set the salad aside.
- Mince another small amount of garlic and mix with oil, salt, and pepper to create a garlic oil; brush this on the cut sides of the toast.
- Slice the avocado in the skin, score the flesh, scoop it out in slices, and arrange over the warm garlic toast; finish with marinated mozzarella and basil ribbons, then serve with the salad on the side.
Two tips
- Make the mozzarella marinade a little ahead to save time; it will keep in the fridge for up to a day.
- If you want a touch more heat, sprinkle a pinch of crushed red pepper over the assembled toasts before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 690 kcal
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 37 g
- Fat
- 53 g
- Fiber
- 13 g
- Sodium
- 662 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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