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A bowl of salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, red onion, cucumber, and avocado, all tossed in a green herb dressing.
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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!  Perfect Spring and Summer salad!   Serve it as a side dish or as a complete meal!  This recipe can be easily made ahead and is perfect for potlucks, picnics, block parties, and other Summer festivities.
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword tomato cucumber avocado salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 264kcal
Author Julia

Ingredients

Avocado Salad Ingredients:

  • 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

Salad Dressing:

  • ¼ cup basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine halved red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, diced red onion, 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.
  • Want to make basil pesto from scratch? Here is a super flavorful and creamy 20-Minute Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 21.9mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1mg