Description
A refreshing salad combining crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, drizzled with flavorful olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into half-moon shapes and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Cut the mozzarella cheese into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve cold.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prepare the salad up to a few hours in advance, keeping the basil separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg