Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad

By srumbel

A splash of lemon and hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and ripe avocados in this colorful, sensational salad. —Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California
from tasteofhome.com

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

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: 305 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 309mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein



Blanning
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2012

"Very refreshing! I used cherry tomatoes instead of plum and right before I served it I sprinkled pine nuts on top...."