Avocado Salad With Tomato Dressing Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. sun-dry tomatoes
• 1 x garlic clove
• 1/8 tsp salt (optional)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. balsamic or possibly red wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. water
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil (or possibly 1/2 tspn dry basil)
• 1 x ripe hard avocado halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 lb mozzarella cheese cut 1" cubes
• 4 c. alfalfa sprouts or possibly lettuce finely minced
• 2/3 c. seasoned croutons
• 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Drain tomatoes (if oil packed) and mince.
2. Combine garlic and salt in a mortar and mash to a paste.
3. Combine garlic paste with tomatoes, vinegar, oil, water and basil in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
4. Shake vigorously till emulsified.
5. Combine avocado, lemon juice and cheese in a mixing bowl.
6. Add in sufficient dressing to coat well.
7. Toss and serve on a bed of sprouts.
8. Sprinkle with croutons and Parmesan cheese.
9. This recipe yields 2 servings.

tomatoes, garlic, salt, balsamic, extra virgin olive oil, water, fresh basil, lemon juice, mozzarella cheese, alfalfa sprouts, croutons, parmesan cheese

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/avocado-salad-with-tomato-dressing-72516 (may not work)