Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 6 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cartons (8 ounces each) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
• 1/3 cup minced fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, parsley and mint; set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Just before serving, stir in avocados. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts
3/4 cup equals 305 calories, 26 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 309 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 11 g protein.