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 Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 336kcal

Author Julia

Ingredients

Salad ingredients:

½ pound red grape or cherry tomatoes, halved (2 cups)
½ pound yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, halved (2 cups)
2 avocados , diced
8 ounces small fresh mozzarella cheese balls
½ cup fresh basil , chopped

Dressing ingredients:

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey , warmed
salt to 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.

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