This is such a simple, refreshing salad, that is absolutely perfect for a hot, sunny day (although I love it so much, I eat it all year round!).
The key to making this a great salad is to use good quality ingredients. Flavourful tomatoes, soft and creamy mozzarella and a nice firm, but ripe avocado.
Make sure that the tomatoes have been out of the fridge for a while and are up to room temperature, as cold tomatoes just don't taste as good.
I like to top the salad with a few fresh basil leaves, some fruity extra virgin olive oil and a gorgeous balsamic vinegar. Always a winner!
Serves 2
1 ripe avocado
2 large vine tomatoes or equivalent
125g mozzarella
Handful of green olives (optional and not traditional!)
Basil leaves
Extra virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
- Peel and destone the avocado.
- Drain the mozzarella.
- Cut up the avocado and tomatoes, and tear the mozzarella and scatter over the plate. (As you can see from the images, how you present the salad is a matter of personal preference!)
- Throw on the basil leaves and season.
- Drizzle over the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Serve with fresh, crusty bread.
