Avocado, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad Recipe

Name: Avocado, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 small plum tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped; 6 oz (150g) small buffalo mozzarella balls, torn in half; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, plus more for serving; 2 tbsp nonpareil capers, drained and rinsed; Basil leaves, roughly chopped; 2 ripe Hass avocados, pitted, skinned, and quartered

Servings: persons

1
Position a rack 6 in (15cm) from the source of heat and preheat the broiler.
2
Arrange the tomatoes, cut sides up, on a baking sheet.
3
Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with the garlic and scallions.
4
Drizzle 1 tbsp of the oil over the tomatoes.
5
Broil the tomatoes for 45 minutes, or until they just begin to soften and the garlic is golden brown.
6
Place the hot tomatoes, garlic, scallions, and all cooking juices in a bowl.
7
Add the mozzarella, remaining 3 tbsp oil, vinegar, capers, and basil and toss gently.
8
Place 2 avocado quarters on each of 4 plates.
9
Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the avocados and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
10
Serve immediately.

338

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 small plum tomatoes, halved, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Avocado, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Avocado, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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