Cucumber Mozzarella Salad
A refreshing salad combining crunchy cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Cucumber
- 8 oz Mozzarella Balls
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Dice the avocado and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, layer the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, diced avocado, and fresh basil.
- In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to coat.
- Let the salad rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella packed in water for best results.
- Diced avocado should be added just before serving to maintain its color and texture.
- Adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg