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Tomato Avocado Mozzarella Salad

Teresa Ambra
Succulent and delicious Greek-type salad with tomatoes, avocados and mozzarella chunks in a tasty Greek salad dressing. It's perfect for holidays like Easter, Mother's Day or Father's Day. It's also terrific for summer holiday fun, potlucks and family reunions. Quick and easy.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 555 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large salad bowl
  • 1 sharp knife to peel or cut vegetables
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 mason jar with lid to store salad dressing

Ingredients
  

SALAD:

  • 4 roma tomatoes halved and sliced
  • 6 mozzarella cheese sticks cut in ¾” pieces
  • 2 avocados peeled, pitted and sliced

GREEK SALAD DRESSING:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar

Instructions
 

SALAD:

  • Wash and halve Roma tomatoes.
  • Slice down in ¼”slices.
  • Layer in small salad bowl.
  • Slice 6 mozzarella cheese sticks ¾” pieces –about 5 cuts per stick.
  • Layer on top of tomatoes.
  • Cut avocados in half lengthwise.
  • Remove pit and discard.
  • With a large spoon, remove the avocado from the peel.
  • Slice avocado in ¼” to ½” slices.
  • Swish avocados in lemon juice to help prevent discoloration.
  • Place avocados over top of cheese.
  • Prepare salad dressing and pour over top of veggies.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Try to serve salad within a few hours.

GREEK SALAD DRESSING:

  • Combine all ingredients and pour over top of salad ingredients.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

NOTE:  Because avocados decompose quickly, this salad is only good for about 24 hours. Make only what you can eat for one meal or to snack on that day.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 13gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 368mgPotassium: 765mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 747IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 3mg
Keyword avocados, gluten free, mozzarella cheese, salad, side dish, tomatoes
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