Description
A refreshing salad featuring cucumber, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, all drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 10–12 fresh basil leaves, torn or chiffonade
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, aiming for even thickness.
- Cut the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces or tear gently for texture.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, adding optional lemon juice or honey if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
For the crispiest experience, chill cucumbers and tomatoes before assembling. Dress just before serving if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 225mg
- Fat: 19.5g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8.5g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg