Description
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This colorful salad features juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocados, and delightful mozzarella cheese, all tossed together with a zesty basil pesto dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or light lunches, it offers a healthy and nutritious option that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Enjoy this salad as a side dish or make it the star of your meal — either way, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound red cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 pound yellow cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 ripe 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 the halved red and yellow cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, sliced cucumber, diced red onion, and mozzarella balls.
- Drizzle the basil pesto and lemon juice over the salad mixture.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg