Description
Fresh Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with mozzarella balls and basil pesto dressing. A light, flavorful salad perfect for spring and summer meals, potlucks, and healthy sides.
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 fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add halved tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, diced red onion, and mozzarella balls to a large bowl
- Add basil pesto and lemon juice
- Gently toss until evenly coated
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados for best texture
- Add extra pesto if a stronger flavor is desired
- Best enjoyed fresh
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 142
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 14