Description
A light and refreshing salad combining crunchy cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cucumbers, sliced
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice the cucumbers, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine in a Bowl: Gently combine the sliced cucumbers, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves in a large mixing bowl.
- Dress Your Salad: Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to coat.
- Season to Taste: Sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked pepper, adjusting to your preference.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss everything to combine and serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
For maximum freshness, prepare ingredients in advance but mix just before serving. You can customize with different cheeses or add grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg