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Tomato & Avocado Salad with Sesame Croutons

American \ Dinner \ Salad

Prep Time5minutes

Cook Time1minutes

Passive Time

There is no Nutrition Label for this recipe yet.

The yummy summer tomato season is coming to a close for most of the country so try and enjoy every plump sensation in the next few weeks!

This salad is hearty enough to make a complete meal but can also accompany a soup. No need to serve with a roll, the bread is already in the salad.

I like to let the tomato/avocado mixture sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes and then toss in the croutons just before serving.

ENJOY!

Ingredients

4 tomatoes chopped
2 avocados diced
1/3 red onion diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro
1.5 cups Edward & Sons Organic Italian Herbs Croutons

Directions

Prepare and mix all ingredients, except the croutons.
Mix croutons in and toss until covered (alternatively, serve as garnish).

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