Avocado, Strawberry, & Tomato Panzanella With Balsamic-Lime Dressing
Avocado, Strawberry, & Tomato Panzanella With Balsamic-Lime Dressing
Light and packed with flavor, this salad is perfect as a fresh starter or side for a spring dinner or when hosting guests.
The sweetness of the strawberry, tied in with the smooth avocado, and the acidity of the tomato makes for a mock bruschetta when tossed with the bread.
Servings
2
servings
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, cubed
- 1 pint of strawberries, quartered and stemmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1/2 french baguette, cubed and charred
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/8 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 lime, pitted and squeezed
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Toss all ingredients in a large serving bowl and set aside while you make the dressing.
- In a blender, pulse the garlic, Dijon, and olive oil, and slowly add the lime and balsamic. Season with salt and pepper, and add the dressing right before serving, tossing to combine.