Avocado & Mozzarella Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained first
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (the good stuff)
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, in 1 inch cubes, or the finger-tip sized balls
4 cups salad greens, washed
2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Combine the first 7 ingredients in a small jar.
Put the lid on, and shake well to emulsify.
In a bowl, combine the avocado slices, lemon juice, and mozzarella.
Add the dressing to the avocado/cheese combination, and toss to coat all pieces well.
Place the salad greens on two plates, putting alfalfa sprouts on top (if using).
Arrange the avocado and mozzarella on top of greens, and top each with a tablespon of the parmesan.