Description
A refreshing and delightful salad combining cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced into rounds
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Add the torn basil leaves to the bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
- Substitute the mozzarella balls with crumbled feta cheese for a tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg