Description
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with its colorful ingredients and delightful flavors. Combining juicy tomatoes, creamy avocados, and soft mozzarella, this salad is tossed in a fragrant basil pesto for an irresistible taste.
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 bowl, combine halved tomatoes, diced avocados, sliced cucumber, and diced red onion.
- Add small mozzarella balls to the bowl.
- Pour in basil pesto and lemon juice; toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two days for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 24mg