Creole Tomato Salad | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, chervil, and/or tarragon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 pounds ripe Creole or other good-quality tomatoes
• 1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, Maui, or Walla Walla
• 2 medium-size ripe Hass avocados, peeled and pitted
• 3/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into six 1/2-inch-thick slices
• Chiffonade of fresh herbs for garnish, optional