California Avocado Mille Feuille (1000 Layers)
Courtesy of California Avocado Commission
Serve With:
Stabilize with a long sandwich size toothpick.
Servings: 4
Stabilize with a long sandwich size toothpick.
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: n/a
What you need:
* 4 colorful tomatoes (red, yellow, orange)
* 4 lettuce leaves (green leaf, Boston or frisee)
* 1ripe California avocado, seeded, peeled and thinly sliced into 16 slices, divided
* 1 Tbsp. virgin olive oil, divided
* 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, divided
* 4 slices (1/4" thick) buffalo mozzarella, divided
* 1/2 c. prepared crab or tuna salad, divided
* 4 lettuce leaves (green leaf, Boston or frisee)
* 1ripe California avocado, seeded, peeled and thinly sliced into 16 slices, divided
* 1 Tbsp. virgin olive oil, divided
* 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, divided
* 4 slices (1/4" thick) buffalo mozzarella, divided
* 1/2 c. prepared crab or tuna salad, divided
What to do:
1. Slice each tomato into 4 slices. Place a lettuce leaf on each salad plate.
2. To assemble stack: Place a tomato slice on lettuce, top with 1 Tbsp. crab or tuna salad and one slice avocado, sprinkle with oil and vinegar. Top with another tomato slice and 1 slice avocado, sprinkle with oil and vinegar. Top with another slice of tomato and top with 1 slice mozzarella and 1 slice avocado, drizzle with oil and vinegar. Top with remaining tomato slice and remaining 1 Tbsp. crab or tuna salad and avocado slice, drizzle with oil and vinegar. 3. Repeat process preparing 4 stacks. Serve.
2. To assemble stack: Place a tomato slice on lettuce, top with 1 Tbsp. crab or tuna salad and one slice avocado, sprinkle with oil and vinegar. Top with another tomato slice and 1 slice avocado, sprinkle with oil and vinegar. Top with another slice of tomato and top with 1 slice mozzarella and 1 slice avocado, drizzle with oil and vinegar. Top with remaining tomato slice and remaining 1 Tbsp. crab or tuna salad and avocado slice, drizzle with oil and vinegar. 3. Repeat process preparing 4 stacks. Serve.