Avocado, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Recipe

Avocado, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Recipe. If you like traditional Italian insalata caprese, try this similar salad with fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and the addition of avocados for extra flavor. Mozzarella and avocado salad recipe courtesy of Avocados from Mexico.

Ingredients:

• 2 avocados, sliced
• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 1 pound mozzarella
• 1 1/2 ounce bunch fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

With a small knife, cut the little stem end out of the tomato, and using a serrated knife, cut the tomatoes into 1/3 inch slices.

Slice the mozzarella 1/4 inch thick.

Alternate slices of Avocado, tomato, mozzarella and basil leaves like playing cards on individual plates.

Drizzle on the olive oil and vinegar.

Season with salt and pepper. Serve with Italian bread or baguette (French bread).

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