Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a vibrant, healthy dish bursting with fresh flavors, making it a perfect addition to your Spring and Summer meals. This salad combines ripe tomatoes, creamy avocados, crunchy cucumbers, and small mozzarella balls, all tossed in zesty basil pesto for an explosion of taste. Whether served as a side dish at a gathering or as a light meal on a sunny day, its colorful presentation and easy preparation will impress everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: n/a
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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 the halved red and yellow cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, sliced cucumber, and diced red onion.
- Add the fresh mozzarella cheese balls to the mixture.
- Drizzle in the basil pesto and lemon juice; toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 235mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg