Description
A refreshing salad made with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and creamy avocado, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the tomatoes; dice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut the fresh mozzarella into cubes similar in size to the tomatoes.
- Halve the avocado, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice it.
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella, and avocado gently.
- Add torn basil leaves to the mixture.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper before tossing lightly.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh.
- Feel free to add other ingredients such as cucumbers or bell peppers for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg