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Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto

Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto

Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto is a healthy recipe packed with nutrients and fresh ingredients, perfect for Spring and Summer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 6 people
Calories 264 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Avocado Salad Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound red cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 pound yellow cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 pieces avocados diced
  • 1 piece cucumber sliced
  • 0.33 cup red onion diced
  • 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella cheese balls

Salad Dressing

  • 0.25 cup basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine halved red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, diced red onion, and small fresh mozzarella cheese balls.
  • Add basil pesto and lemon juice to the salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Use more basil pesto, if desired.

Notes

This salad can be made ahead and is perfect for potlucks, picnics, block parties, and other Summer festivities.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 585mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 525IUVitamin C: 21.9mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Healthy Recipe, picnics, potlucks, Summer festivities, tomato cucumber avocado salad
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