Description
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. Bursting with colorful ingredients, this salad combines sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocados, crisp cucumbers, and small mozzarella balls, all tossed in a fragrant basil pesto dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal, it’s not only quick to prepare but also a feast for the eyes and palate. Serve it as a side or make it the star of your table; this versatile salad will leave your guests craving more.
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 the mozzarella cheese balls to the bowl.
- Drizzle with basil pesto and lemon juice; toss gently to mix. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg