Description
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing Avocado and Tomato Pesto Salad, the perfect addition to any meal or occasion. This colorful dish combines creamy avocados with juicy cherry tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers, all dressed in aromatic basil pesto. Best of all, it’s incredibly quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes! This salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or summer picnics. Enjoy it as a light main course or a delightful side dish that everyone will love.
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
- Prep the ingredients by slicing the cherry tomatoes in half, cutting the avocados into slices, slicing the cucumber into rounds, and finely dicing the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, cucumber rounds, and diced red onion.
- Add the basil pesto and fresh lemon juice to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss lightly until all ingredients are evenly coated with dressing.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (236g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg