Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is the ultimate summer dish, bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors. This refreshing salad combines juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocados, crisp cucumbers, and delightful mozzarella bites, all tossed together with a zesty basil pesto dressing. Perfect as a side or a light meal on its own, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that’s ideal for picnics, barbecues, or simply savoring on a warm day. With its healthy ingredients and quick preparation time, this salad will impress your guests while keeping you nourished.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Total Time: 0 hours
- 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 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 basil pesto and lemon juice over the mixed ingredients; toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; adjust pesto if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg