Today’s Tasty Pick: Marinated avocado and cherry tomato salad

Looking for a salad that’s as easy as it is extra? Meet your new go-to: the Marinated avocado and cherry tomato salad.

It’s bright, juicy, creamy, and just a little bit fancy—without actually trying. Think of it as the salad version of that effortlessly cool friend who somehow always brings the perfect dish to the picnic.

With every bite, you get the silky richness of ripe avocado, the burst of sweetness from cherry tomatoes, and a zippy, herb-packed marinade that ties it all together like a flavour hug. It’s the kind of dish that makes you feel like you really have your life together, even if you are just throwing it together between Zoom calls or raiding the fridge at 9 p.m.

It works as a side, a starter, or even a light lunch all on its own. Spoon it over toast, pair it with grilled chicken, or just eat it straight from the bowl—we won’t judge. It’s light enough to keep things breezy, bold enough to wake up your taste buds, and simple enough to make on repeat.

How to make a Marinated avocado and cherry tomato salad

Serves: 6-8 as a side
Preparation time: 10 minutes + marinating

Ingredients:

• 500 g packet cherry tomatoes, halved
• Salt and pepper
• 200 g bottle French salad dressing
• 1-2 avocados, diced
• 250 g ball mozzarella
• Handful basil

Method:

1. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir through the dressing. Marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes.
2. Stir through the avocado and marinate for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid (can be reserved to use again) and spoon onto a serving platter. Add the mozzarella and basil.

Variations:

• Use a selection of exotic cherry tomatoes.
• Soft white mozzarella like Buffalo Mozzarella or bocconcini works best for this recipe. Or try goat’s cheese.

*The image and recipe were supplied by The South African Avocado Growers’ Association

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