Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Mozzarella, Tomato and Avocado Salad
Hello my dear friends, I want you to do me a favor, ok? Please go to the market today
and buy the ingredients and make this. You won't regret it and I think it will become
a staple in your home. I like to toast a baguette to go along and dinner is served.
Mozzarella, Tomato and Avocado Salad
1 container cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 carton fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1/3 cup basil, julienned
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
baguette-optional
1) In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and parsley, Set aside.
2) In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over tomato
mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
3) Just before serving the salad, stir in the chopped avocados. Serve salad with
slotted spoon and toasty bread.
4) Goes perfect with a glass of Pinot Grigio ; )
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Yum! This looks like a perfect spring/summer dish. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOff to the store...I know my family will love this. Thanks for sharing! XOXO ~Liz
ReplyDeleteThat looks so good, especially with the bread! A perfect lunch! ;D
ReplyDeleteI'm getting a basil plant this weekend and this will be the first thing I make!
ReplyDeleteGood morning! This looks so delicious. I know I've said it before but your pictures are so fabulous. Love the avocado twist:)
ReplyDeletePS My husband (who does not generally like waffles) decided after seeing your yesterday post that he is now willing to eat waffles again:) HA! Its true, my husband reads your blog, he loves to cook:)
this sounds so fresh and tasty! i love light salads that have a lot of flavor.
ReplyDeleteyum, my favorite!
ReplyDeleteOh this looks just amazing Val!! Absolutely delicious ~ I am definitely bookmarking this one! :) Usually have most of those ingredients - but I don't have the little mozzarella pearls on hand- what about feta - do you think that would work or too 'zippy' ? Hugs, Courtney
ReplyDeleteYum! I'm loving all these summer dishes! I can't wait until summer when the tomatoes and basil will be fresh from the garden. The addition of avocado sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGod that is a stunning salad. Can you say summer? Wow. Yes, I will be making this wonderful salad. I can already think of the perfect bottle of wine to enjoy too.
ReplyDeleteCheers.
Velva
I will be making this!!! It sounds divine! Especially for a hot summer day. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethis sounds yummy. Will give it a try!!
ReplyDeleteVal, what a fabulous salad. Your picture just makes me salivate. I love the addition of the avocado and those tiny cheese balls are scrumptious looking. I am already copying this off. It makes it seem like summer is on the way to have something like this.
ReplyDeleteI also was oogling your maple bacon waffles. I haven't ever tried that combination, but sounds fantastic.
we make something similar but a little bit different. Love the idea of eating it on a crostini!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous appetizer. YUM!
ReplyDeleteyummy! perfect summer side salad.
ReplyDeleteYUm! three of my favorite things.. love it all. sounds perfect for summer ;) xoxo jcd:: enter to win my jewelry giveaway !!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so healthy and easy! I'm going to try it! Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutley delicious!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing, Val! I love each and everyone of the ingredients. I will definitely give this one a try! I had plans to go to "Sprouts" today, so I'm adding it to the list.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great Tuesday girl!
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ReplyDeleteTake care!
Thanks for the comment and following, this recipe looks so delicious! I look forward to seeing more recipes from you.
ReplyDeleteI think favorite recipe on your blog to date. SO delicious looking!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow. This looks like the kind of thing I could fix every Sunday and just keep in the fridge for that week. And a glass of pinot grigio to accompany? Sounds heavenly. :)
ReplyDeleteI drool. LOVE all of these flavors! Josh doesn't like tomatoes or avocado...guess I'm going to have to make this just for little ole me ;)
ReplyDeletethis looks SO good. my kind of recipe...fast,easy, and good :)
ReplyDeletenumber 1: HOW have I not found your blog before now???
ReplyDeletenumber 2: UMMM these might be the most BEAUTIFUL 'food' pictures I have ever SEEN!!!!
number 3: OH MY GOODNESS! I cannot make this FAST enough! :-)
Number 4: the rest of my day is book . .. clear my calendar. . . I'm taking hours looking over your blog! :-) SOOOO impressed! :-)
This salad is gorgeous and so are your photos. The flavors in it are my all-time favorites. LOVE tomatoes, avocado and mozzarella. What's not to love. Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. I will now enjoy perusing through yours. I am in So. Cal. too...Burbank. Where in So Cal are you?
ReplyDeleteI found another HEALTHY snack while I'm studying. Move over cupcakes! This is truly making my mouth water.
ReplyDeleteWow. wow. I could eat that whole thing right now.
ReplyDeleteOh I love it, I could eat a whole bowl for my meal! Lovely recipe and fab ingredients.
ReplyDeleteLove this, it could be what's for dinner!
ReplyDeleteLooks incredible! I must eat this with my eyes closed and imagine it's spring already!
ReplyDeleteOh my word!!! My mouth is {seriously} watering!!! I'm not even hungry..but I want that...PRONTO! ;-)
ReplyDeletemmm! That is my kind of salad! Love all those flavors together! I bet it's delicious!
ReplyDeleteVal this looks sooooo good! Could you save me some? I am gonna have to try this one. It looks so summery and lite. Thanks for stopping by earlier.
ReplyDeleteThis looks perfect for the first outdoor get together of the summer! I hope you're having a fabulous Tuesday honey! I posted twice today, so hopefully you can stop by! Kori xoxo
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I love the combination of flavors you used for this recipe. Beautiful salad!
ReplyDeleteOMGEEEEE. it looks outrageously delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteWe're neighbors? Where are you? Kori xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm stealing this for my spring party I am having in April. This just looks so refreshing, and healthy. This picture is absolutely amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat combination! I love tomatoes :D
ReplyDeleteThese are the kind of dishes I am craving lately. I will be making that trip to the store!
ReplyDeleteI could eat just this for dinner and be perfectly happy - yum!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how this could be anything other than fabulous, Val!
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely mouthwatering!
ReplyDeletePS Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
This has my name all over it girl! I love it.
ReplyDeletei want to go to the grocery store now so i can make this! yum! :)
ReplyDeleteYUM!! What a perfect Spring Salad...my husband will love this :)
ReplyDeleteThis is my kind of dinner. So simple with fresh, basic ingredients. Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteWow Val - this looks AMAZING! So simple and good. I just need to get an avocado and I can make it!
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos--and it looks amazing, fresh, and simple! thanks girly!
ReplyDeletenew plan - ill move to socal and work if you'll be my personal chef! haha
ReplyDeleteHi, Val. Thanks for stopping by my blog today. :) This site of yours looks so happy. I love it. Your photos are gorgeous and the vibe is light and positive. This salad, in particular, looks great. I do that combo without avocado a lot, but next time I'll take your spin. Good stuff.
ReplyDeleteMmmmm, this sounds so good! And the salad does too ~ Ha! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted a reason to buy those mozzarella balls! You have amazingly enticing photos, Val!
ReplyDeleteOh my, this looks and sounds soooo good! I love it when you post things without meat. I'm going to print it off. Thanks Val :)
ReplyDelete~Tricia
I thought this looked good, then I saw the waffles!! Mouth-watering!!
ReplyDeleteI have REALLY been wanting to try this! Thanks for sharing your recipe!!
ReplyDeleteHugs!!
My sweet husband whipped this up for me last night, it was delish!
ReplyDeleteOH' MAN this is right up my alley... YUM! xo jen
ReplyDeletethis looks absolutely delish! i love avocados. definitely giving this a try for sure!
ReplyDeleteI am so making this!!! All of my favorite ingredients! Including the Pinot Grigio! ;)
ReplyDeleteYou rock.
Oh my gosh, Val! You're making me SO hungry! I was just going to comment on the pb & easter colored m&m treats but then I saw the top of this post and came to comment and saw the top of the next post - maple & bacon waffles!! wowowow! lol I'm adding all 3 to my recipe book and making them stat!!
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Not sure how I missed this....YUM! I love this combo and this will be going in to my recipe file for summer lunches!!
ReplyDeleteI am hungry now looking at this amazing dish. Must add this recipe to my file. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely making this recipe the SECOND I can eat cheese again! Love this combination!
ReplyDeleteI should not have looked at this right before lunch...now I'm angry at my lunch for not being this salad...
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I want some, NOW!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...that looks and sounds amazing! We are making this for sure!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness gracious! This looks fabulous! Definitely bookmarking this one!
ReplyDeleteI made this today for lunch and it really is good. I like that it is easy to throw together and it is so fresh. Thanks for another great recipe!
ReplyDeleteGreat combination!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that I made this recently and it was delicious! My guest asked for the recipe and I directed her to your blog. I'll definitely be making it again.
ReplyDeleteHi. I've been reading your blog over the past couple of months, and I love your recipes! I have made this one a couple of times now for gatherings with friends, and it's been a hit. It's so fresh for summer! I blogged about a BBQ we had this past weekend, and I included a pic of this salad that I made, and I added a link to your blog! There are so many more recipes of yours that I'm wanting to try!
ReplyDeleteI made this tonight and it was a big hit! Great Summer dish! Loved it!
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this looks SO good and I think I will honestly stop at the market on my way home now!
ReplyDeleteJust want to let you know I tried this from someone pinning it on Pinterest. IT IS DELICIOUS! (and very filling). Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLoved it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIf You're allergic to Avocado's is there something else you can use instead as a substitute???
ReplyDeleteAhh! A coworker of mine brought this for lunch yesterday, and I was drooling over it the whole time. So happy to have found the recipe! xoxo, morgan
ReplyDeleteYummylishious I will make it for my family this summer...
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i'm sure this will be something i eat a lot! thanks.
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Im Italian and caprese salad is a staple for me...this is such a great alternative. I love avocado...thanks for sharing this, now I need to make it.
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Can it be made a day ahead of time?
ReplyDeleteHow many does this serve?
ReplyDeleteThis looks nice, never mixed avocado in a salad.
ReplyDeleteGonna make this for lunch tomorrow. Can't wait! I plan on adding some noodles. :)
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ReplyDeleteHi Val! I trust you, so I am picking up the ingredients at the co-op today. Delicious! We are just south of Asheville, NC and loving it. Will we see a cookbook soon? I hope so!
ReplyDeleteI am on my way...................this shall be a tasty dish this beautiful summer day, thanks
ReplyDeleteJust tried and avocado with tomatoes and cheese, for the first time. It was great. Wanted to try different saladrecipes. This one looks great. Thanks for lhe recipe
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