Description
A refreshing and colorful Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad that combines fresh ingredients with a tangy balsamic dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal or as a side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumber:
- 1/2 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
Tomatoes:
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Mozzarella:
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls (or 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella)
Avocado:
- 1 large avocado, diced
Basil:
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
Dressing:
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, mix cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado, and basil.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad, Salad, Healthy, Vegetarian, Easy, Quick
