Description
Fresh and flavorful cucumber, tomato, and mozzarella salad with a simple yet delicious dressing. This salad is bursting with vibrant colors and the perfect combination of textures, making it an ideal choice for summer gatherings or a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large English cucumber or 3 small garden cucumbers, quartered and sliced
1 large avocado, diced
8 ounces (1 cup) fresh mozzarella pearls
Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade cut
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed or finely chopped
Instructions
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half using a serrated knife. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add the sliced cucumbers to the bowl.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Add the diced avocado to the bowl.
- Incorporate the mozzarella pearls into the salad.
- Slice the basil leaves into thin strips and add them to the bowl.
- In a small dish, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and crushed garlic clove to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh and flavorful goodness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 people
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg