Strawberry Tomato & Avocado Salad

This strawberry, tomato, and avocado salad has amazing flavor and nutritional benefits. It is great for a summer dinner party.
Total time:15 minutes
Serves 6

Ingredients

1 pound vine-ripened sun gold tomatoes

1 lb fresh organic strawberries, stemmed and cut into quarters

1 large ripe avocado

1/2 cup fresh basil, shredded or thinly sliced

Dressing

1/4 cup California Olive Oil

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1-2 garlic cloves, finely grated

1 tablespoon organic local honey

¼ tsp kosher salt

1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Wash and dry strawberries, tomatoes, and basil.

2. In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, strawberries and basil

3. Mix all of the dressing ingredients in a small glass jar with a lid and shake well

4. Pour dressing over salad ingredients and mix to coat ingredients

5. Add avocado to salad.

6. Gently toss all ingredients to coat

7. Serve immediately or keep in the fridge for not more than 1 hour

Make it your own

Substitute red cherry tomatoes for the sun golds

1/2 cup fresh mint shredded (loosely packed)

Add some fresh arugula