Description
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a fresh, vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful salad combines juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocados, crisp cucumbers, and small mozzarella balls, all tossed in a fragrant basil pesto dressing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal, this recipe not only bursts with flavor but also offers a nutritious medley of seasonal ingredients.
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 avocado, sliced cucumber, diced red onion, and mozzarella cheese balls.
- Drizzle the salad with basil pesto and lemon juice. Toss gently until everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately on a platter or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg