This is so one of those recipes that just screams summer.
You know what I am talking about.
Fresh vegetables, lots of flavor and goes almost perfectly with anything you pull off the grill. I made this tonight with lemon herb grilled chicken, but it would have gone nicely with a marinated flank steak or some honey mustard salmon pulled right off the grill as well.
Can you tell that I am ready for grilling season? I must reference it at least once in almost every post! Just wait until summer grilling starts….but then I guess you will start hearing about my desire for hearty stews and soups that fall brings. Ahh…the grass is always greener, right?
Some nights I am just looking for something quick to make, but healthy as well. It always seems like all of the convenience foods, that are fast and easy to throw together for dinner, are so completely unhealthy. I learned to avoid all of those things so long ago. It is almost just as easy to throw together something healthy for the family with just a little planning.
I love salads like this. Quick to make and something my whole family loved. I think my little guy honestly ate almost all of the avocado out of the bowl!
Remember though, this salad does need to be consumed at the meal you are making it for because the avocado will brown up and the salad will lose its freshness. My family is two adults and three little ones and it was more than enough for us. If you are feeding less, you may even want to cut the recipe in half.
The creaminess of the avocado, the sweetness of the tomato, the crispness of the cucumber all complemented by fresh mozzarella really is the perfect salad for a summer, or in this case, spring day!
Avocado Salad
2 ripe avocados, cubed
1 pint fresh cherry tomatoes, halved and quartered
1 cucumber, peeled, sliced and quartered
1 8 oz container fresh mozzarella balls or 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 tblsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp dried italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Toss together avocado, tomatoes, cucumber and fresh mozzarella. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Pour over avocado mixture and toss gently. Taste and add more salt or seasonings if needed. Serve and consume immediately.
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