Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 English cucumber, cut into quarters lengthwise and sliced
- 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (or 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella)
- 1 large diced avocado
- 1/3 cup chopped basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and either pressed or grated
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Assemble the salad ingredients by arranging the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, diced avocado, and fresh basil leaves in a large serving bowl.
- Prepare the dressing in a separate small bowl by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Dress and serve the salad by drizzling the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat, and serving immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Assemble the vegetables and mozzarella ahead of time, keeping them refrigerated. Prepare the dressing separately until ready to serve to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg