Description
Quick Cucumber Mozzarella Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings. This delightful salad combines crunchy cucumbers, creamy mini mozzarella balls, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all enhanced with fragrant basil and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It’s quick to prepare, making it an excellent choice for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch. Each bite bursts with flavor, ensuring you impress your guests effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup mini mozzarella balls (about 8 oz)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds; halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, mozzarella balls, and cherry tomatoes.
- Add torn basil leaves to the bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg