Description
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Basil Pesto is a delightful and refreshing dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table. This easy-to-make salad is packed with fresh ingredients, including juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy avocados, all tossed in a zesty basil pesto. Perfect for a light lunch, a side dish at gatherings, or even as an appetizer, this colorful salad is not only visually appealing but also nutritious. With its combination of textures and flavors, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, it takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or impromptu get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound red cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 pound yellow cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 avocados (diced)
- 1 cucumber (sliced)
- 1/3 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine halved red and yellow cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, and diced red onion.
- Add basil pesto and lemon juice to the bowl. Toss gently until everything is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg