Emeril’s Creole Tomato Salad

Source: “Emeril’s TV Dinners”

Ingredients

• ½ cup Olive Oil
• ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, Minced
• 2 Fresh Herbs (parsley, Basil, Chervil, etc.), chopped
• Salt And Pepper To Taste
• 2 lbs. Good Quality Tomatoes
• 1 large Sweet Onion
• 2 medium Avocados, Peeled And Pitted
• ¾ lbs. Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Cut In Six ½″ Slices

Method

In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic and herbs. Whisk until well blended, then season with salt and pepper.

Cut the tomatoes into ½-inch thick slices. Cut the onion into thin slices or rings. Slice the avocados lengthwise into ½″ thick slices. Season both sides of all of them with salt and pepper.

To serve, arrange the tomatoes, onion, and avocados on a large platter along with the cheese and drizzle with the dressing.