Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad that combines crisp cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, and juicy cherry tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella by slicing them into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the sliced cucumbers, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes into a large mixing bowl.
- Toss in fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Feel free to add roasted bell peppers, mint, or grilled chicken for more variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg