Avocados
Never had them? Don't think you like them?
DON'T LEAVE!
Keep reading.
We were in the same "I don't like avocados" boat.
Funny thing was...we had never even tasted one!
Just thought we didn't like them. They are green. Guacamole was slimy and green.
No way can that taste good! But you know what?
THEY TASTE GOOD!
No not good.
REALLY GOOD!
And they are good for you.
Try them.
Dakota came up with this recipe for
Avocado / Tomato / Mozzarella Salad
Avocado / Tomato / Mozzarella Salad
It is even better than good.
It is awesome.
Summertime
when there are lots of garden fresh tomatoes
That is a great time to make this salad.
Besides tasting so great
did you know that avocados are good for you too?
According to the avocado website www.avocado.org
they provide nearly 20 essential nutrients,
including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid.
You need fresh mozzarella!
It is a must.
Do not use the bricks of mozzarella.
Not the same.
Not even close.
Not even close.
Get a ball of fresh mozzarella.
No picture of it out of the package because we had to cube it
as soon as we took it out.
(There is a "fresh mozzarella monster" in this house.
He loves to eat it straight out of the package.)
It IS that good.
Avocados make great food for babies and toddlers too.
The "little spoonful", Dylan, in our family (1 1/2 year old)
loves a mashed up avocado with a little olive oil and basil mixed in.
He will gobble than down... FAST!
Dakota's
Avocado / Tomato /Mozzarella Salad
Avocado / Tomato /Mozzarella Salad
2 avocados (peeled, pitted, & cubed)
2 - 3 tomatoes (cubed)
1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese (cubed)
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. basil (we used dried, but you could use fresh)
salt & pepper (to taste...I like it saltier than Dakota does)
Put the cubes of avocados, tomatoes,
and mozzarella in a bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Add basil, salt & pepper.
Mix lightly.
Enjoy.
(Best to eat it right away.
At room temperature.)
Oh my goodness, that looks so good! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt's cold and snowy right now, but this reminds me of summer...can't wait to use my imagination and pretend it's here!
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Keep up the good work! (Feel free to share any other yummy avocado recipes with us - we're always on the hunt)
Cheers,
The team at Australian Avocados :-)
Thanks for sharing! We were thrilled and you made our day!
DeleteAnother thing you could add is a dash of balsamic vinegar! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so good with balsamic vinegar as well! Just made this with everything above, plus the balsamic and whole basil leaves. YUMMY!!
DeleteSimple and yummy. Thanks for the delicious looking suggestion.
ReplyDeleteI'm a high school teacher and I'm fixing this for my "lunch bunch" today. Can't wait for their reactions.
ReplyDeleteBet this would be fabulous with some balsamic vinegar drizzled over the top.
ReplyDeleteWe are glad everyone is enjoying this recipe.
ReplyDeleteA drizzle of basalmic is yummy to add!
ReplyDeleteHave done something very similar but w/o the cheese. This is on our lunch menu for tomorrow! I am doing Weight Watchers and this is a definite "yes"!
ReplyDeleteTeeny dash of tarragon might liven it up....i have a similar recipe with gorgonzola and some fresh grated parmesan...
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome. I've gone gluten free in the last year, and it has completely changed my diet. This looks like a must!
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to try this! I might add some tortollini to it and eat it for lunch :) YUM!
ReplyDeleteJust had this for lunch, but I added balsamic vinger and oregano. YUMMY!!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delish... I want some now!
ReplyDeleteDo you have any problems with the avocados turning brown on you? I am the only one who would eat this at my house, so I was wondering about storage. How many days will it keep
ReplyDeleteYou can use plastic wrap and put it directly on the salad but it will likely still brown. The better option would be to put the whole salad together except the avocado. Then cut half an avocado each time you want to eat it. Store the other half with the pit, covered in plastic wrap in the fridge till you're ready for some more!
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Put just a bit of chopped onion with the avocado in a ziploc bag to keep the avocado from turning brown.
DeleteYou could save the pit and add it to the dish before storing, this might keep it from turning brown! Yum I need to make some soon...
DeleteIf you add some lemon juice it stops the avocados from turning brown. Also for guacamole :)
DeleteI'm here from Pinterest . . . I've never tried basil with avocados but that sounds yummy! We do a summer salad that's similar and delicious. We use corn, cut from the cob, cilantro, lime juice and olive oil. Great blog! I'l be sure to check out your other posts!
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DeleteI was thinking some marinated artichokes might be nice :)
ReplyDeleteI WasThinkingThatToo!
Deletewould be good with chicken too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome recipie. Just made it tonight. Just blogged it!! Thanks again for a yummy healthy recipie
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DeleteI'm stationed in Sicily, where fresh mozzarella is a staple. We also have buffalo milk mozzarella, which I love even more, so I'm going to try making this with that instead!
ReplyDeleteMan this looks so good. Found you on pinterest can't wait to read more.
ReplyDeleteI love this salad, though I prefer red wine vinaigrette!
ReplyDeleteI had never thought of combining mozzarella with avocado, but it does sound good.
ReplyDeleteThink I could get away without using Basil? I dislike the taste of basil.
ReplyDeleteYes. Use whatever taste good to you.
Delete@Joanna... yes, you can forget the basil, but how about adding fresh chopped Italian parsley?
ReplyDeleteJust a couple of ideas... a sprinkle of lemon juice will help the avocado not to brown and the BEST mozzerella cheese to use is buffalo mozzerella. You can find it at most Italian high-end specialty shops.
ReplyDeleteOhhh this sounds so delish its definitely on the menu for tomorrow! Happy happy pintrest find, so well photographed! The picture brings the flavors to mind so quickly, can't wait to try it out =)
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds delish! I think I may try it with cilantro in place of the basil tho. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely some balsamic and fresh basil
ReplyDeleteIs there calorie information available?
ReplyDeleteWe do not have the calorie info but this site might help: http://caloriecount.about.com/foods
DeleteI AM ANXIOUS TO TRY THIS.BEAUTIFUL PICTURE-MAKES YOU WANT IT NOW!! I SENT THIS TO MY DAUGHTER IN DALLAS..SHE WILL LOVE THIS AND SHE HAS ACCESS TO FRESH MOZARELLA WHEREAS I DO NOT :(
ReplyDeleteWe have found our fresh mozzarella at our local grocery store and also our WalMart carries it in the specialty cheese section.
DeleteAnybody know how many calories would be in a serving?
ReplyDeleteWe do not have the calorie info but this site might help: http://caloriecount.about.com/foods
DeleteThis is delicious! I saw the pictures and headed to my kitchen to make it. I did add a dash of balsamic vinegar and mmmm!
ReplyDeleteI saw this on pinterest (pinned it-hope that was ok) and can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteThat is fine. Hope you enjoy it.
DeleteThis looks delish, I'm not a fan of raw tomato so I would sub for roasted red peppers. Grilled or poached chicken breast and a bit of pasta (orzo, tortolonni, farfalle, penne) would make it a complete meal. I'll be adding this to my meal planner for the next week :-)
ReplyDeleteNever heard of putting onion in with avocado to keep it from browning. Will have to try. Lemon/lime doesn't always seem to work.
ReplyDeleteWow! This caught my eye on Pintrest...it looks great! I am a new follower. Patsy
ReplyDeleteI make a mozzarella, cucumber, and tomato with olive oil, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar in the summer and this looks like another great idea. As for avocados turning brown, I sprinkle lemon or lime juice on them, salads I want to store in fridge, and sliced apples. Not only does it keep them from browning but it also keeps it fresh tasting and looking. Thanks for a new recipe.
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I've made this salad several times now and it's absolutely delicious and so simple! I'm even using it for a recipe I need to bring to a bridal shower this weekend. Thanks for posting it!
ReplyDeleteomg..... will be making this this weekend,thanks for shareing
ReplyDeleteWe make this ALL the time. However, for the dressing we use "Girads Champagn Dressing" and add chopped cilentro. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled across this recipe via Pinterest. I made it for the second time last night. If you use fresh basil and add some balsamic vinegar, I swear, it'll change your life! Thank you for sharing such tasty goodness!
ReplyDeleteI've made this a couple of times and it is so ridiculously amazing. I didn't have mozzerella tonight, so I left that out and it is still awesome. THANKS!
ReplyDeleteyummm I want to make it now. what can you eat it with?
ReplyDeleteLove this recipe, I've made it often. I actually made an accidental variation because I didn't bring the recipe with me and mixed it up with another one. A tasty oops! I used cilantro instead of basil and added a little lime juice, light and tasty!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking it may be good with garbanzo beans. Has anyone tried it that way?
ReplyDeleteI have and it is very good.
DeleteThis was very tasty. I think next time, I will add red onion for a little more flavor and crisp.
ReplyDeleteWow! That look so fresh and healthy. I think it would be great with Italian salad dressing!
ReplyDeleteHas anyone tried it with pesto?
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child, we lived in San Diego California and had our own avocado trees. I have loved avocados all my life :) A bit of red onion is good but only a tiny bit, it will overwhelm the mild flavor of the avocado. Something else that is very tasty is just mash or dice the avocado and salt it and serve it on the side with Couscous made any way you like.
ReplyDeleteI make couscous, add black olives, red onion and sometimes roast salmon .. then throw in the avocado before you serve it. Believe me, it is the best thing you will taste in a long time :)
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ReplyDeletewow - started trying to find this recipe from an obviously pirated blog spot. So sorry that happened to you, but it was important to come back to the original source. Sounds so delicious, making for birthday dinner tonight!
ReplyDeleteThanks! That happens a lot with our pictures, but we appreciate you coming back to the original post. Hope you enjoyed.
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