10 minute tomato basil salad

Author of this recipe: Cody Hereth

Delight in flavors of summer with our quick and easy 10-minute tomato and basil salad recipe. Fresh ingredients, minimal prep for maximum taste; a perfect, healthy side or light meal solution. Try it now! #tomatobasil #freshideas #easysummerrecipe

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Ingredients

• Sure! Here are the ingredients for a quick and refreshing Tomato Basil Salad for your consideration:
• **Ingredients for 10 Minute Tomato Basil Salad**:
• - Tomatoes
• - Fresh basil leaves, torn
• - Red onion, thinly sliced
• - Garlic cloves, minced (or garlic powder for convenience)
• - Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• - Aged balsamic vinegar
• - Sea salt, to taste
• - Black pepper, freshly ground to taste
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Steps

1. ## 10-Minute Tomato Basil Salad
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5. ### Ingredients
7. - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
8. - 1 avocado, sliced
9. - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
10. - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
11. - 1/4 cup olive oil
12. - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
13. - 1 teaspoon salt
14. - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16. ### Instructions
18. 1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, avocado, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
21. 2. Toss to coat the salad in the dressing.
24. 3. Serve immediately, or chill for later.
26. **Recipe Tips**
28. - For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread or crackers.
31. - To make a vegan salad, omit the mozzarella cheese.
34. - If you do not have a basil plant, you can use store-bought basil. Be sure to rinse it thoroughly before chopping it.
37. - For added flavor, add a sprinkle of feta cheese or Parmesan cheese.
42. **Nutritional Information**
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44. *Serving size:* 1 salad
46. *Calories:* 240
48. *Total fat:* 14g
50. *Saturated fat:* 4g
52. *Cholesterol:* 10mg
54. *Sodium:* 240mg
56. *Carbohydrates:* 11g
58. *Fiber:* 2g
60. *Sugar:* 4g
62. *Protein:* 8g

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