Description
If you’re in search of a light and refreshing dish that takes mere minutes to prepare, look no further than this Easy Cucumber Mozzarella Salad. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this salad features crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and rich avocado, all harmonized with a simple yet delicious dressing. Perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknights to sunny gatherings—this salad is not only quick to make but also versatile enough to be a delightful side or a light meal. Enjoy the fresh taste of summer year-round with this easy recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 English cucumber
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 large avocado
- 1/3 cup basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and slice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together sliced cucumber, halved tomatoes, mozzarella, diced avocado, and chopped basil.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pressed garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Dress Your Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your salad fresh or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg