Description
A refreshing and creamy salad featuring ripe avocado, juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, all tossed in a zesty balsamic and olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados (sliced)
- 2 to 3 cups cherry or vine tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls or sliced mozzarella
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: sprinkle of sea salt or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Arrange the tomato halves, avocado slices, and fresh mozzarella in a large bowl or serving platter.
- Distribute torn basil leaves evenly throughout the salad.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently toss the salad or leave arranged and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg