Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make cucumber mozzarella salad featuring fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, avocado, and basil, dressed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette with garlic and olive oil. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1/2 English cucumber, cut into quarters lengthwise and sliced
- 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (or 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella)
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and pressed or grated
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Assemble the Salad Ingredients: Place the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, diced avocado, and chopped basil leaves into a serving bowl. Arrange them well to create an attractive presentation.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is well emulsified and combined.
- Dress and Serve the Salad: Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad. Gently toss all ingredients to ensure they are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the salad’s fresh flavors.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, high-quality mozzarella.
- You can substitute balsamic vinegar with lemon juice for a brighter taste.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to preference.
- Add toasted pine nuts or walnuts for extra crunch, if desired.
- This salad is best served fresh; avoid storing with dressing to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cucumber mozzarella salad, easy salad recipe, fresh salad, summer salad, quick salad
