Description
Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad is the ultimate summer dish that celebrates fresh flavors and vibrant colors. This delightful salad features juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy mozzarella pearls, and ripe avocado, all tossed together with fragrant basil and a simple homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal, this salad is not only refreshing but also quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes from start to finish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado, and basil. Toss gently.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently again without mashing the avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg