Summer Avocado, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
charmaine, kansas city, MO

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup Mozzarella Fresca™ Fresh Mozzarella
• dash Pepper
• dash Salt
• 1 Bunch of Fresh Basil
• 3 Tomatoes
• 3 Avocados

INSTRUCTIONS:

Slice avocado in half lengthwise, around the pit. Twist and separate halves. Whack pit with knife and twist to remove. Holding one of the halves in the palm of your hand, slice the avocado lengthwise, being careful not to slice through the skin. Slice crosswise to make a nice dice. Using a spoon, scoop the diced avocado into a medium size bowl. Repeat with 2nd half of avocado. Dice tomato and mozzarella, mix with avocado. Separate basil leaves from stalk and stack on top of each other. Roll them up lengthwise and slice thin. Separate and sprinkle into avocado mixture and toss. Toss with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for about an hour and serve.