Description
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a vibrant, nutrient-rich dish that bursts with freshness and flavor, making it the perfect addition to your spring and summer gatherings. This colorful salad combines juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocados, and small mozzarella balls, all tossed in a fragrant basil pesto dressing. Ideal as a refreshing side or satisfying main dish, this recipe is quick to prepare in just 30 minutes—perfect for those busy days or last-minute entertaining. Enjoy this delicious salad at picnics, potlucks, or simply as a healthy meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound red cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 pound yellow cherry tomatoes
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cucumber
- 1/3 cup red onion
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella 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 fresh mozzarella balls.
- Add the basil pesto and lemon juice to the bowl. Gently toss everything until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg