Caprese Salad with Marinated Queso Oaxaca
Ingredients
Marinated Cheese
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 14 ounces queso Oaxaca cut into ½-inch slices
Salad
- 4 large ripe tomatoes sliced
- 2 avocados sliced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- Flaky sea salt
- Basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Marinated Cheese
- Combine olive oil, paprika, oregano, and pepper. Add cheese and toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
Salad Assembly
- Arrange tomatoes, avocados, onions, and marinated cheese. Drizzle with remaining marinade, sprinkle with flaky salt, and garnish with basil.