Natashas Tomato Avocado Basil Salad Recipes

CUCUMBER TOMATO AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Place chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro into a large salad bowl.
• Drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp lemon juice. Toss gently to combine. Just before serving, toss with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.

NATASHA'S TOMATO, AVOCADO, BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes into medium sized slices.
• Slice mozzarella into medium sized slices (not too thin or too thick).
• Cut avocados in half lengthwise, remove and discard pits, slice diagonally into medium sized slices, trying to keep them as the same size as the tomatoes and mozzarella slices.
• Slice red onion very thinly sliced (if using).
• On medium sized plate or platter, arrange tomatoes, avocados, onions, and mozzarella, shingle style - filling the outer rim of plate and working your way into the middle. Fit in a basil leaf on top of the mozzarella slices.
• Lightly salt and sprinkle black pepper over the top to taste.
• Drizzle with Fresh Basil Dressing to taste. Note that all of the dressing is not meant to be used. Reserve remainder for other use. (Great on sandwiches, salads, topping for some soups, etc.).
• Decorate with more fresh basil leaves if desired.
• Fresh Basil Dressing:.
• Blend the basil, oil, mayonnaise, vinegar, shallots or onions, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• NOTE: If serving this salad for company, you may want to slice the avocado at the last minute because it browns easily. To prevent this from happening too quickly, you may sprinkle the avocado with lemon juice. But it's just as easy slicing the avocado at the last minute and fitting it under the tomato slices.

TOMATO & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine mustard, vinegar, garlic and olive oil in a small jar with lid and shake well.
• Place the tomato, shallots, cucumber and basil in a small bowl, add the dressing and mix to combine.
• Drizzle the lemon juice over the avocado halves.
• Use a small knife to remove a 1/2 inch slice of the rounded side of the avocado half.
• Place the avocado halves on serving plates.
• Divide the tomato salad equally among the four avocado halves.
• Garnish with arugula leaves and black olives.

TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in quarters or eighths, depending on size.
• Roughly chop basil and place in glass container.
• Add garlic.
• Mix together thoroughly balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
• (A couple of tbsp of each), and pour over basil-garlic mix.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover tightly and marinate at room temperature for 6-8 hours.
• Do not refrigerate before serving.

TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Make sure pasta is rinsed with cold water & drained before tossing together all ingredients.

MOST AMAZING SALAD! TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, AVOCADO, AND BLISS

Steps:

• Lightly toss tomato, mozzarella cheese, and avocado cubes in a salad bowl. Mix balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over salad and mix again to coat.