Description
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a vibrant and refreshing dish that bursts with fresh flavors, perfect for summer gatherings or a light meal.
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 mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, sliced cucumber, diced red onion, and mozzarella balls.
- Drizzle the basil pesto and lemon juice over the salad. Toss gently until everything is well mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use, adding avocado just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg