Tomato, Basil and Avocado Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Avocado Mayonnaise

There are salads, and then there are SALADS! This is one of the most fresh and delicious salads you are sure to taste. Not only are the flavours incredibly sublime, the textures also bring this dish together to make this a very unique salad indeed. It is the finishing touch, my avocado mayonnaise, that makes this dish one you will be wanting to make time and time again. This can be served alongside any main dish or served as a light lunch as it is.

15 Minutes

Serves 2

? kcal per serving

METHOD

Begin by making the avocado mayonnaise.

Place all of the mayonnaise ingredients in a bowl, combine well and mash to form a paste. Leave chunky or pass through a sieve for a smoother texture. Put to one side.

Next prepare the salad. Here you can use your imagination.

I like to save some of the tomatoes to line the side of the plate. Mixing all the other ingredients and then piling up in the middle of the ring of tomatoes. I then save back a few of the toasted walnuts and fresh basil leaves for final decoration. The important thing is to top it off with the mayonnaise which brings the whole dish together.

RECIPE NOTES

It’s the mayonnaise that brings this dish to life. Experiment using different salad ingredients to create a salad that you enjoy.

RECIPE TIPS

For an extra depth of flavour, add a grated clove of garlic to the mayonnaise.