A tasty starter or snack full of Mediterranean flavours, this classic Italian tricolore salad mimics the colours of the nation's flag. Made with fresh tomatoes, soft avocado, rich buffalo mozzarella this delicious salad is just bursting with flavour. The vibrant colour of this salad makes it appealing than the rest. This recipe serves 6 people and takes 10 mins to make. The delicious salad dressing is made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey and garlic.
Ingredients
- 3 large tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced
- 3 avocados, peeled, stoned and sliced
- 2 x 125g packs buffalo mozzarella, thickly sliced
- 3tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1tbsp clear honey
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- Basil leaves, to serve
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Method
- Divide the slices of tomato, avocado and mozzarella between six plates.
- Whisk together the oil, vinegar, honey and garlic, then season. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and garnish with basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Top Tip for making Tricolore salad
Serve this salad with cooked chicken strips or beef.
Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies.
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