Description
Fresh Summer Avocado Salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil tossed in basil pesto dressing.
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
¼ 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, and mozzarella cheese balls.
2. Add basil pesto and lemon juice to the salad and toss gently to combine.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocados.
Add extra basil pesto for stronger flavor.
Best served fresh.