Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy mozzarella, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your produce: Wash the cherry tomatoes and cucumber under cold water, then dry them gently. Slice the tomatoes in half and dice the cucumber.
- Halve the mozzarella balls: Slice them in half, ensuring a delightful texture.
- Chop the basil: Stack a few leaves, roll them tightly, and slice them into thin strips or simply tear them.
- Combine ingredients in a bowl: Add the halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, mozzarella, and basil to a large mixing bowl.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture and sprinkle in salt and pepper.
- Toss it up: Gently toss everything together until coated in dressing.
- Rest before serving: Let the salad sit for about 5-10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within a day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: salad, tomato, mozzarella, cucumber, fresh, summer, healthy