Avocado & Mozzarella Salad With Sun-dried Tomato Dressing

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained first
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (the good stuff)
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, in 1 inch cubes, or the finger-tip sized balls
• 4 cups salad greens, washed
• 2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 combine the first 7 ingredients in a small jar.
• 2 put the lid on, and shake well to emulsify.
• 3 in a bowl, combine the avocado slices, lemon juice, and mozzarella.
• 4 add the dressing to the avocado/cheese combination, and toss to coat all pieces well.
• 5 place the salad greens on two plates, putting alfalfa sprouts on top (if using).
• 6 arrange the avocado and mozzarella on top of greens, and top each with a tablespon of the parmesan.