Avocado Salad
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Avocado Salad
Description
Avocado Salad features cubed avocado and tomato pieces mixed with mozzarella chunks or balls, brought together by a dressing of red wine vinegar whisked with salt, olive oil, and minced garlic. The dressing is carefully combined to meld the flavors before tossing with the fresh ingredients. Parsley adds an herbal brightness and black cracked pepper seasons the salad to taste.
The fresh textures of creamy avocado and juicy tomatoes alongside mild mozzarella create a pleasing mouthfeel, while the vinegar-based dressing adds a tangy lift to the overall flavor. This salad works well as a side dish or light lunch, especially when paired with grilled dishes or crisp breads.
There are options to substitute parsley with basil for an Italian touch or with cilantro for a more southwestern flavor, as well as incorporating sliced cucumbers or red onions for extra crunch and a kick. These variations provide flexibility to customize the salad to different preferences.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 3 avocado pitted, seed removed and sliced into cubes, haas
- 4 tomato cut in chunks and seeds removed
- 15 ounces mozzarella cheese cubed mozzarella or mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- black pepper cracked
Instructions
- Whisk the red vinegar with the salt until it has melted in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and garlic clove and mix well
- Add the avocado, tomatoes, mozzarella, and parsley and toss.
- Season freshly black cracked pepper
Notes
- Replace parsley with basil to add an Italian flavor to the salad.
- Sliced cucumbers can be added for extra crunch and freshness.
- Finely chopped red onions provide a spicy kick if desired.
- Use cilantro instead of parsley for a South of the border style variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 802 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 802kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 72g | 111% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 678mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 811mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1020IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 15.6mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 558mg | 56% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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