Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a delightful celebration of fresh ingredients that’s perfect for warm weather. This vibrant salad features juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocados, and aromatic basil pesto, making it an ideal choice for light lunches, picnics, or as a colorful side dish at gatherings. With its refreshing flavors and nutritious profile, it’s not only a visually appealing dish but also a guilt-free option that satisfies your cravings. Plus, this salad is quick to prepare, so you can enjoy it anytime you want a burst of freshness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound red cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, halved)
- 1/2 pound yellow cherry tomatoes (or grape 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 cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, sliced cucumber, and diced red onion.
- Add small fresh mozzarella cheese balls to the mixture.
- Pour in the basil pesto and lemon juice; gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg