Tomato, Avocado and Escarole Salad

I love this tomato, avocado and escarole salad for warmer days. Escarole is a bitter leafy green that's popular in Italian cuisine. The sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado and salty castelvatrano olives offset the bitterness and create a beautiful medley of flavors. It's all tied together with with a simple white balsamic vinaigrette. For such a simple salad, it packs a ton of flavor into each bite.

Salads don't have to be boring! Additions like avocado, mozzarella, meat or fish give them more flavor and substance. My favorite Italian salad recipes work great as a side dish or light meal.