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Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto

A healthy, vibrant salad featuring fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and mozzarella cheese balls tossed in a simple basil pesto and lemon juice dressing. Perfect for a quick, nutrient-packed side dish.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ pound red cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ pound yellow cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • ⅓ cup red onion, diced
  • 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella cheese balls
  • ¼ cup basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Add basil pesto and lemon juice to the salad and toss to combine.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use more basil pesto if desired.

Notes

For added color and flavor, use both red and yellow cherry tomatoes. Black olives make a great optional addition for extra savoriness. Make homemade basil pesto for the freshest taste.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: Salad
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg