Description
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a refreshing, vibrant dish that combines the freshness of ripe vegetables with creamy mozzarella and zesty basil pesto. Perfect for warm days, this salad is not only a delicious option for light lunches or picnics but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece at gatherings. With its lively colors and delightful textures, this salad offers a satisfying balance of flavors while being quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound red cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 pound yellow cherry tomatoes
- 2 avocados
- 1 cucumber
- 1/3 cup red onion
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella 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 with basil pesto and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use ripe avocados for creaminess. Feel free to customize by adding ingredients like bell peppers or nuts for extra texture. This salad stores well in the fridge for up to two days.