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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.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound red cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, halved)
  • 1/2 pound yellow cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, halved)
  • 2 avocados (, diced)
  • 1 cucumber (, sliced)
  • 1/3 cup red onion (, diced)
  • 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella cheese balls
  • 1/4 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, small fresh mozzarella cheese balls.
  2. 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.
  3. Want to make basil pesto from scratch? Here is a super flavorful and creamy 20-Minute Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe.
  • Author: Chef Stella