Description
A vibrant, fusion-style salad combining Mediterranean classics with a smoky Mexican twist. Fresh textures meet bold, zesty flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Heirloom tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups English cucumber, diced
- 2 ripe Hass avocados, cubed
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the heirloom tomatoes and English cucumbers into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Combine tomatoes and cucumbers in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, and olive oil to create the vinaigrette.
- Gently fold in the mozzarella pearls and cubed avocados.
- Drizzle the basil pesto over the top of the mixture.
- Pour the chipotle lime vinaigrette over the pesto and lightly swirl to combine.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Fresh Assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion