Plantaform Recipes: Avocado Caprese Salad
Courtesy of Plantaform grower Kayna, this Avocado Caprese Salad is a fresh, simple way to use butterhead lettuce grown in your Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden. Two plant pods of butterhead lettuce from the Leafy Mix Plant Pack are all you need for the greens — watch the video below, then follow the ingredients list.
Ingredients
- 2 plant pods of Butterhead Lettuce (from the Leafy Mix Plant Pack)
- 200g white cheese of your choice
- 1 avocado
- 250g cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Follow Kayna’s method in the video above for assembly and dressing. Harvest butterhead any time of day when the head is full, rinse gently, and use the leaves right away for the best texture.
Grow the Butterhead for This Salad
Butterhead lettuce is included in the Leafy Mix Plant Pack (3× Butterhead Lettuce, plus Red Frilled Lettuce, Mizuna Mustard, Garnet Giant Mustard and Giant Red Mustard). Each Plant Pack has 15 recyclable plant pods — enough to fill the egg-shaped Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden’s three horizontal rows of five.
The garden uses soil-free fogponics with a 2 L top tank and a 7 L bottom tank. Most gardens need a refill every 2–3 weeks. For setup and care, see the Plant Pack Instruction Sheet, the Growing Guide and our Getting Started guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Plant Pack has butterhead lettuce?
The Leafy Mix Plant Pack includes three butterhead lettuce pods. Browse all options in Shop Plant Packs.
When should I harvest butterhead for this recipe?
Harvest any time of day once the head is full. Butterhead is typically a one-time harvest around 40–50 days — use the leaves soon after picking so they stay crisp in the salad.
How often do I refill the garden?
Most gardens need a refill every 2–3 weeks. The top tank holds 2 L and the bottom tank holds 7 L.
Where can I get more help?
Visit the Help Center for the FAQ and Growing Guide, or email support@plantaform.com.
Ready to Grow Your Own Salad Greens?
Start with the Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden and the Leafy Mix Plant Pack, then plate Kayna’s Caprese with greens you grew yourself. More recipes and tips are on the way — questions anytime at support@plantaform.com.
