Description
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer. Bursting with fresh flavors, this colorful salad combines juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and delightful mozzarella, all tossed in fragrant basil pesto. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch at home, this dish not only pleases the palate but also nourishes the body with its wholesome ingredients. In just 30 minutes, you can create an impressive salad that will surely become a favorite at any gathering.
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 red and yellow cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, sliced cucumber, and diced red onion.
- Gently add the mozzarella cheese balls to the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle the basil pesto and lemon juice over the salad; toss gently until everything is well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- For enhanced flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg