Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad is a quick and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, creamy mozzarella pearls, and fragrant fresh basil, this salad combines simple ingredients with a drizzle of tangy balsamic vinaigrette for a perfectly balanced bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s an ideal side dish for summer barbecues, potlucks, or light lunches. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this colorful, healthy salad delivers a refreshing taste of summer in every forkful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Mozzarella pearls
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons.
If using fresh mozzarella balls (pearls), drain any excess liquid.
Wash the fresh basil leaves and roughly chop or leave them whole, depending on your preference.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for a more refreshing experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 2485 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 48.2 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 977 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1575 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
