Description
A refreshing salad featuring cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons, keeping them bite-sized.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, coating evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add lemon zest for brightness or toasted pine nuts for extra crunch. This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg