So… I’ve been really bad this past winter.  When I say bad, I mean I’ve eaten a LOT of comfort food.  I’ve really been trying to eat healthier recently, and made this amazing Tomato, Avocado and Basil Salad that you’re going to love!
I thought I was going to add avocado to these awesome chicken tacos the other day… turned out they were so so good without avocado that I didn’t use them.  So I had these perfectly ripe avocados that I needed to do something with, along with a little basil plant that had some beautiful leaves growing.  That’s how this glorious salad came to be!  🙂
I’ve really been trying to step my game up with exercise and healthy eating recently. Â I used to run at least a few times a week, and for the past two years or so that kinda dwindled. Â So I’m finally getting my game back and ran my old pace and distance YESTERDAY. Â YES! Â Who knows, maybe I’ll get back to a half marathon one day. Â We’ll see.
There are some things that I can’t live without, though and that’s bread. Â I MUST have bread. Â I sliced a baguette and dipped it into the balsamic vinaigrette as I was eating the salad… so good!
Besides, what’s not to love about buttery avocado with perfectly ripe tomatoes, basil and a simple balsamic vinaigrette?! Â I hope you enjoy this salad as much as I do.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
PrintTomato, Avocado and Basil Salad
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
- 2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- â…“ cup loosely packed fresh basil ribbons (or chopped basil)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Alternately arrange the tomatoes and avocado in a medium bowl. Top with basil and drizzle with the balsamic vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Vegetarian
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: tomato and avocado salad
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