Easy Avocado Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
A light and refreshing salad featuring creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 medium avocados, diced
8 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls
⅓ cup fresh basil, sliced thin
½ cup balsamic vinegar
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing and halving the cherry tomatoes. Place them in a large bowl.
- Dice the avocados and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- Add the fresh mozzarella pearls to the mix.
- Thinly slice the fresh basil and add it to the bowl.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the ingredients, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss everything together, making sure the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes for a cooler dish.
Notes
For a sweeter, thicker balsamic vinegar, use balsamic glaze instead of balsamic vinegar.
If desired, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas to make this a more filling meal.
For a different cheese, try goat cheese, feta, or burrata instead of mozzarella.
To prevent the avocado from browning, toss it in lemon or lime juice before adding it to the salad.
To add more flavor, try sprinkling a pinch of garlic powder or red pepper flakes.
If you don’t have cherry tomatoes, you can substitute with grape tomatoes, plum tomatoes, or heirloom varieties.
This salad is gluten-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
