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Tomato Basil Avocado Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Last Updated: Mar 08, 2018 | 31 Comments

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Tomato Basil Avocado Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Dressing – you’ll love this refreshing, healthy, Mediterranean style salad. Made with fresh ingredients, it’s perfect for the Summer!

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This recipe is simple and uses just a few ingredients: tomatoes, fresh basil, avocado, Mozzarella cheese, and easy homemade balsamic dressing.

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One of my favorite salad dressings ever is just a simple dressing with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey. It goes really well with these salad ingredients:

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This salad is perfect as a stand-alone meal if you’re not too hungry, it makes a great appetizer, and it’s also great to bring for cook-outs, picnics, and potlucks.

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Enjoy!

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Tomato Basil Avocado Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

This recipe is simple and uses just a few ingredients: tomatoes, fresh basil, avocado, Mozzarella cheese, and easy homemade balsamic dressing.  Healthy and delicious!   Makes a great side dish to all kinds of grilled meats and fish! 

Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 336 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
Salad ingredients:
  • 1/2 pound red grape or cherry tomatoes, halved (2 cups)
  • 1/2 pound yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, halved (2 cups)
  • 2 avocados , diced
  • 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella cheese balls
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil , chopped
Dressing ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey , warmed
  • salt to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients, except Mozzarella cheese balls. That is, combine halved red and yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, chopped basil.
  2. In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients: whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey until nice and smooth.
  3. Add the salad dressing to the large bowl with salad, sprinkle with a small amount of salt, and toss to combine. Taste and season with more salt, if needed. Add Mozzarella cheese balls on top only at this point - so that they don't brown from the dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Tomato Basil Avocado Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 38mg 2%
Potassium 521mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 12g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 16.7%
Vitamin C 21.1%
Calcium 15.7%
Iron 4.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Filed Under: Avocado, Basil, Cheese, Gluten Free, Healthy, Honey, Mozzarella, Recipe, Salads, Tomatoes, Vegetables Published: Jun 16, 2016 Updated: Mar 08, 2018 31 Comments

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  1. Kayla

    Jan 18, 2018 at 11:47 am

    Yum! I love when people can make healthy food look good and appealing to kids! This is perfect. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Julia

      Feb 26, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      You’re very welcome! Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. diane

    Jun 07, 2017 at 3:16 am

    To prevent the “brown” appearance, use WHITE balsamic vinegar.

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  3. diane

    Jun 07, 2017 at 3:15 am

    To prevent the “brown” appearance, use WHITE balsamic vinegar!

    Reply
  4. Amanda

    Jun 05, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    This salad is amazing! Light and perfect for the summer! I would love to feature it on a salad feature on my blog. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Christine @ myblissfulmess

    May 27, 2017 at 11:32 am

    This is such a beautiful salad! I absolutely love the mozzarella balls in this and the dressing is insanely good.

    Reply
  6. Kim

    Jan 28, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    I made this for a baby shower…it was a huge hit! I added the avocado and mozzarella at the last minute. It was perfect! Definitely a keeper!

    Reply
    • Julia

      Jan 30, 2017 at 11:18 pm

      Thank you, Kim! I am glad you enjoyed the recipe and flattered to hear it was a hit at the baby shower!!!!!!!

      Reply
  7. G. Scott

    Aug 27, 2016 at 9:18 am

    Use white balsamic

    Reply
  8. Rose

    Aug 13, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    This sounds and looks absolutely delicious. I just may have to whip up a batch the next time I stock back up on salad supplies. Thank you for this recipe!

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  9. Glenna

    Jul 27, 2016 at 11:37 am

    I was going to make this to take to a dinner tonight bit after reading the comment, I don’t want to if everything turns brown!

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    • Dee Duncan

      Jan 18, 2017 at 4:01 pm

      I wrapped the avocado separately in parchment with the avocado seed and mixed in prior to serving.

      Reply
  10. Amy

    Jul 19, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    I made this but I have to say, mine did not look pretty, in fact it looked fairly unappetizing. Once you add the balsamic and stir it in with everything, mine turned brown. No white mozzarella. No more green avocado. It tasted great but I wouldn’t want to serve this to others looking the way it does!

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    • Julia

      Jul 27, 2016 at 3:17 pm

      Amy, I updated the recipe to reflect a very good point you brought up about Mozzarella turning brown. While I personally don’t care if my Mozzarella turns brown :), I did update the recipe to add Mozzarella cheese balls AFTER the dressing is mixed in the salad.

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      • Sabbath Schrader

        Jun 20, 2017 at 3:18 pm

        Couldn’t you also just use white balsamic?

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