Description
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a vibrant and refreshing dish that celebrates the best of seasonal produce. This salad combines juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy avocados, and soft mozzarella balls, all brought together with a luscious homemade basil pesto. It’s perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal on its own. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is not only colorful but also brimming with flavor.
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 balls
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes (both red and yellow), diced avocados, sliced cucumber, diced red onion, and fresh mozzarella balls.
- Drizzle basil pesto over the top and add lemon juice. Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the amount of pesto if desired for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg