Ensalada Fresca (Fresh Salad)

The fresher the ingredients the better the salad. This is a Tex-Mex version of the classic Caprese Salad and yields itself nicely to either a sit down dinner or buffet. Hope you enjoy

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  large Hass avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced 1/8 inch thick
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2  large  slicing tomatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick
• 1⁄2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/8 inch thick
• 2  tablespoons fresh tarragon, minced
• 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt (I prefer Greek.)
• 1⁄2-1  canned chipotle chile in adobo, minced, seeds removed
• 1 -2  teaspoon adobo sauce
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Dip the avocado slices into the lemon juice and place on a paper towel to drain. This will help to prevent oxidation.
2. Chill a large round serving plate. in a circular pattern, leaving the center open for a small ramekin in which to serve the chipotle cream, alternate the slices of tomato, cheese and avocado. Sprinkle the minced tarragon over the arrangements and lightly sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a small bowl combine together the yogurt, chipotle and adobo sauce and if desired additional salt and pepper. Place the prepared yogurt mixture in center of serving dish. Allow each individual guest to spoon the chipotle cream over the tomato and cheese slices when plating.
4. Please note: It is important that this salad be served quickly after preparing. If it is allowed to sit to long it will loose its "fresca".