AVOCADO SALAD WITH TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA, BASIL PESTO
On December 2, 2021 by ElizAvocado Salad with Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil Pesto – healthy recipe packed with nutrients and lots of fresh ingredients! Perfect Spring and Summer salad! Small fresh Mozzarella cheese balls are delicious when combined with avocado in this easy salad that also features red and yellow cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions. The dressing for this avocado salad couldn’t be easier to make – just combine fresh basil pesto with lemon juice! Basil pesto makes a perfect salad dressing as it is packed with olive oil.
INGREDIENTS FOR AVOCADO SALAD
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
HOW TO MAKE EASY BASIL PESTO DRESSING FOR AVOCADO SALAD
My favorite salad dressing for salads is just plain olive oil. Which is why basil pesto (which has olive oil as one of its ingredients) makes a perfect salad dressing for my avocado salad.
To make the dressing, just combine fresh basil pesto (I used 1/4 cup) with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. After you add the dressing to the salad, season the salad with salt and pepper, to taste.
I used to make my own basil pesto all the time, but these days you can buy really good pre-made fresh basil pesto in the store, so I just used store-bought basil pesto for this avocado salad.
MAIN DISHES THAT GO GREAT WITH AVOCADO SALAD
Many grilled meats, such as grilled chicken, grilled pork, grilled or roasted lamb will go great with this salad. Also, since this avocado salad is very Mediterranean, any Mediterranean style main dishes will do. And don’t forget about the fish. Such as salmon or trout. I cook fish a lot, and here are some of my favorite fish recipes go with this avocado and mozzarella salad:
The following Mediterranean chicken recipes will also be perfect to go with this avocado salad:
MY OTHER FAVORITE AVOCADO SALAD RECIPES
- Balsamic dressing goes really well with avocados, tomatoes, and Mozzarella cheese. Try it for yourself in this recipe: Tomato Basil Avocado Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Dressing
- Greek style ingredients, tortellini, and avocados? Why not: Greek tortellini salad with tomatoes, avocados, cucumbers, feta cheese
- Berries and avocados are some of my favorite salad ingredients. Add mango and cashew nuts, and you will really enjoy this Summer salad: Strawberry Spinach Salad, with Blueberries, Mango, Avocado, and Cashew nuts
- For radish lovers, add avocados to your salad: Radish Avocado Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Green Onions
Healthy and delicious Spring and Summer salad: Avocado Salad with Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil Pesto. Simple recipe that uses fresh ingredients: tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, fresh small Mozzarella cheese balls, red onions, and basil pesto dressing.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 264 kcal
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Avocado Salad Ingredients:
- 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
Salad Dressing:
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
Avocado Salad with Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil Pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 142mg6%
Potassium 585mg17%
Total Carbohydrates 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 2g
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A10.5%
Vitamin C26.6%
Calcium17.7%
Iron5.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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