Description
A refreshing salad featuring crunchy cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and nutritious avocado, perfect for warm days.
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
- Start by placing the sliced cucumber in a serving bowl.
- Follow with the halved cherry tomatoes.
- Incorporate the mozzarella balls and diced avocado next.
- Add the chopped basil leaves for extra flavor.
- Create the dressing in a separate bowl by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Gently toss the salad to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a cooler dish, chill your salad bowl before assembling. Diced avocado should be added last to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, mozzarella, summer salad, fresh ingredients