Avocado and Tomato Pesto Salad
Avocado and Tomato Pesto Salad is a vibrant, no-cook dish bursting with fresh flavors that make it an ideal choice for summer gatherings or a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb red cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lb yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the produce: Halve cherry tomatoes, slice avocados and cucumber, and finely dice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the sliced tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, diced onion, and mozzarella balls until evenly mixed.
- Drizzle in the basil pesto and fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss lightly to coat all ingredients.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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