Easy Cucumber Mozzarella Salad Recipe
A refreshing and easy-to-make cucumber mozzarella salad featuring fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, ripe avocado, and aromatic basil, all tossed in a simple balsamic garlic dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1/2 English cucumber, cut into quarters lengthwise and sliced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (or 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella)
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
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 large serving bowl. Arrange the ingredients evenly to create an attractive base for your salad.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pressed garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Continue whisking until the dressing is emulsified and all ingredients are well combined.
- Dress and Serve the Salad: Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad. Gently toss all the ingredients to ensure each piece is evenly coated. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, high-quality mozzarella and ripe avocado to enhance flavor and texture.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
- Serve immediately after dressing to prevent avocado browning and maintain freshness.
- This salad pairs well with crusty bread or grilled protein for a complete meal.
- You can substitute balsamic vinegar with red wine vinegar for a different tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
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