Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad
A refreshing summer salad featuring creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber, all brought together with aromatic basil pesto and zesty lemon juice.
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- 1 cup Red cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Yellow cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 Avocados (diced)
- 1 medium Cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 medium Red onion (diced)
Dressings and Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by washing all your fresh produce. Halve the red and yellow cherry tomatoes, and toss them into a large bowl.
- Carefully cut your avocados in half, removing the pit. Scoop out the creamy flesh with a spoon and dice it into bite-sized pieces. Add the diced avocado to your bowl.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Toss the slices into the bowl.
- Dice half of a medium red onion finely. Add the diced onion to your mixture.
- Drizzle a generous 1/4 cup of basil pesto over your salad mix. Squeeze in two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over your salad. Toss everything gently, ensuring the ingredients are well-coated without breaking the avocado pieces.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.
Notes
Tips: Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor. Ensure avocados are ripe but not overly soft. You can customize with additional veggies or a creamy dressing.