Cucumber Mozzarella Salad
A refreshing Cucumber Mozzarella Salad, perfect for picnics or casual dinners, bursting with vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Cucumbers, sliced
- 200g Fresh Mozzarella, preferably bocconcini
- 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Basil, torn
Instructions
- Prep the cucumbers: Rinse and slice into rounds, half-moons, or cubes.
- Cut the mozzarella: Drain or chop the fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- Mixing it up: In a bowl, gently combine cucumbers and mozzarella.
- Dress it up: Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over salad, adding salt, pepper, and fresh basil.
- Toss time: Gently toss to coat with dressing.
- Taste test: Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Chill: Optionally let sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Notes
For added flavor, consider letting the salad sit in the fridge to meld together before serving. Adjust the dressing based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Mozzarella, Salad, Healthy, Mediterranean