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Cucumber Avocado Tomato Salad with Pesto 

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Cucumber Avocado Tomato Salad with Pesto is a refreshing, vibrant, and easy-to-make dish that combines crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and a rich pesto dressing. This light, healthy salad is perfect as a side dish or a stand-alone meal, bursting with Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

1 cucumber, diced
1 large avocado, diced
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
For the pesto dressing:
¼ cup fresh basil, packed
2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts (optional)
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salad ingredients: Dice the cucumber, avocado, and halve the cherry tomatoes. If using, thinly slice the red onion. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the pesto dressing: In a food processor or blender, combine fresh basil, pine nuts or walnuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. For a thinner consistency, add more olive oil or a splash of water. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese if using.
  3. Toss the salad: Pour the pesto dressing over the diced cucumber, avocado, tomatoes, and red onion. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving. Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan or use a plant-based substitute.
  • For extra heat, add diced jalapeño or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • Feel free to experiment with other veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or corn.
  • If you don’t have pine nuts, substitute with walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds.

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