Mozzarella, Tomato, Avocado Salad

Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, avocado, and fresh herbs in a light lemony dressing. The perfect summer side dish or pile it on top of grilled chicken!

I love salads that aren’t actually salads. I want everything that typically comes in a salad but without the lettuce.

I want a bowl of salad toppings basically.

And this Mozzarella, Tomato, and Avocado Salad is pretty much that. My Avocado Feta Salsa is another one!

This is a nice, light side dish that’s perfect for grilling season. You could even pile it on top of a piece of grilled chicken!

🍅 Ingredients

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) container fresh mozzarella cheese pearls – if you can’t find the pearls, use a big ball of fresh mozzarella and cut it into bite size chunks
• ⅓ cup fresh basil
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 avocado

👩🏼‍🍳 Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and parsley
• In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper
• Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to combine; refrigerate until ready to serve
• About 30 minutes before serving, peel and dice avocado and stir into salad

⏲ How Long Is Tomato Salad Good For?

Tomato salad is fine in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight container so it stays fresh for as long as possible.

Keep in mind that the salad will get more liquidy the longer it sits so don’t try to serve it to guests on day 3. And use a slotted spoon to scoop it out of the container.

🍴 More Salad Recipes

• Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad
• Farro Caprese Salad
• Caprese Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
• Mediterranean Vegetable Salad

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Mozzarella, Tomato, Avocado Salad

Yield: about 6 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, avocado, and fresh herbs in a light lemony dressing.

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Ingredients

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
• 1 8 ounce carton fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
• ⅓ cup basil (julienned)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 avocado (peeled and diced)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, drained mozzarella,basil, and parsley.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate.
3. About 30 minutes before serving, add avocado and toss everything together.
4. Use a slotted spoon to serve.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 250Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 292mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 9g

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