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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 lots of fresh ingredients.
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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 or grape tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 pound yellow cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 0.333 cup red onion diced
  • 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella cheese balls

Salad Dressing

  • 0.25 cup basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and 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

Perfect for potlucks, picnics, block parties, and other Summer festivities. Can be easily made ahead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 585mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 525IUVitamin C: 21.9mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Basil Pesto, healthy recipe, Mozzarella, Spring Salad, Summer Salad, Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad
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