Description
A vibrant, refreshing summer salad packed with cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, cucumber, fresh mozzarella, and tossed in a zesty basil pesto dressing. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s the perfect side or light main dish for warm days.
Ingredients
½ lb red cherry tomatoes, halved
½ lb yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
2 avocados, diced
1 cucumber, sliced
⅓ cup red onion, diced
8 oz small fresh mozzarella balls
¼ cup basil pesto
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the red and yellow cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, red onion, and mozzarella balls.
Drizzle the basil pesto and lemon juice over the salad.
Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
To prevent the avocado from browning too soon, add it just before serving.
Pairs well with grilled meats, pasta, or toasted sourdough.
To make dairy-free, omit or substitute the mozzarella.
For longer storage, prepare the salad without the avocado and add it later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American / Mediterranean