Tomato Avocado Cucumber Salad with Pesto and Mozzarella

 

This tomato avocado cucumber salad with pesto and mozzarella is great as a side dish or a light lunch. 

For the salad 

½ lb. red cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved 

½ lb. yellow cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved 

2 avocados, diced 

1 cucumber, sliced 

⅓ cup red onion, diced 

8 oz. small fresh lactose-free mozzarella cheese balls 

For the dressing 

¼ cup basil pesto 

1 Tbsp. lemon juice 

salt and pepper, to taste 

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. 

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.