I get really excited as different fruits and veggies come into season. Whether in my garden or a neighbors’, at the farmers market or in my weekly CSA box. Tomatoes, especially the beautifully vibrant heirloom varieties, that is my favorite time of the season. If those don’t feel/taste like summer. I don’t know what does.

This vibrant and fun vegan take on the traditional caprese salad celebrates all that is great about summer!  Instead of mozzarella, I substitute creamy avocado, which works so well with these flavors. I had some beautiful basil from my garden, some red onions from my friend Dan’s garden plus some beautiful heirloom tomatoes and an avocado from the local farmers market. It doesn’t get much more fresh than that.

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