Description
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings. This colorful salad combines juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocados, and fresh mozzarella, all coated in aromatic basil pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound red cherry tomatoes
- ½ pound yellow cherry tomatoes
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cucumber
- 1/3 cup red onion
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese balls
- ¼ 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 basil pesto and lemon juice; toss gently until everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use ripe avocados for the best creaminess. Chill the salad for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors. For added crunch, consider tossing in toasted pine nuts or seeds.