Zesty Avocado Tomato Pesto Salad: A Fresh Twist on Flavorful Eating
A refreshing salad featuring a zesty avocado and tomato pesto that elevates everyday ingredients into a vibrant dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
- With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until fully incorporated.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the avocados and tomatoes.
- Add the pesto to the bowl and gently mix until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for later.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg