Tomato Basil Avocado Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Dressing
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
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time10minutes
Total Time30minutes
Servings6servings
Calories336kcal
AuthorJulia
Ingredients
Salad ingredients:
1/2poundred grape or cherry tomatoes, halved(2 cups)
1/2poundyellow grape or cherry tomatoes, halved(2 cups)
2avocados, diced
8ouncessmall fresh mozzarella cheese balls
1/2cupfresh basil, chopped
Dressing ingredients:
1/4cupolive oil
1/4cupbalsamic vinegar
3tablespoonshoney, warmed
saltto taste
Instructions
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.
In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients: whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey until nice and smooth.
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 336Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 38mg2%
Potassium 521mg15%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 835IU17%
Vitamin C 17.4mg21%
Calcium 157mg16%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.