Description
Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad is a refreshing and versatile dish that embodies the essence of summer. This vibrant salad combines the juicy sweetness of cherry tomatoes, the crisp crunch of English cucumbers, and the creamy deliciousness of fresh mozzarella cheese, all tossed in a tantalizing dressing of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound English cucumber
- 8 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash the tomatoes and cucumber thoroughly.
2. Cut the tomatoes in half and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
3. If using larger mozzarella, cut it into cubes.
4. Dice the avocado and chop the fresh basil leaves.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
6. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella, avocado, and basil.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be prepared ahead by chopping vegetables and cheese separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg