Description
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a deliciously vibrant dish that highlights fresh ingredients and tantalizing flavors. This salad combines juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocados, crisp cucumbers, and small mozzarella balls, all brought together with a zesty basil pesto dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a healthy meal prep option, this versatile salad can be enjoyed as a refreshing side or a satisfying main course. The blend of textures and tastes makes it an irresistible choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound red cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 pound yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella cheese balls
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine halved red and yellow cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, sliced cucumber, diced red onion, and mozzarella balls.
- Add basil pesto and lemon juice to the bowl. Gently toss to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- For an extra touch, consider making your own basil pesto using our quick recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg