No matter the recipe, the first step toward perfection in a salad bowl is choosing vegetables at their optimal ripeness. All your veggies should be firm since they have to hold up to chopping, tossing, and eating. Enhance the flavor profile of bite-sized segments of tomato, cucumber, and avocado with fresh basil and macerated red onions in a honey-tinged vinaigrette. Even the most reluctant of veggie-enthusiasts will have a second helping!
½cloosely packed basil leavestorn or roughly chopped
Instructions
Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, and honey in a mixing bowl. Add the onion and season with salt; toss to coat, and set aside to macerate for 10 minutes.
Add the cucumber, tomato, avocado, and basil to the bowl and toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and just with salt and/or cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: store leftovers for about a day in a sealed container in the fridge. The acid in the dressing prevents the avocados from browning too much, but it's best enjoyed fresh.