Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad Recipe

By hmorris31

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 California Olive Ranch® 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.