Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a refreshing, vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocados, and crisp cucumbers, this salad is enriched with the delightful flavors of fresh mozzarella and aromatic basil pesto. Ideal for warm gatherings, picnics, or as a light meal, it’s not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound red cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 pound yellow cherry 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 red and yellow cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, sliced cucumber, diced red onion, and fresh mozzarella balls.
- Drizzle in the basil pesto and lemon juice. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For added flavor, you can chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg