Description
A refreshing and colorful salad made with crunchy cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, and sweet cherry tomatoes, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the cucumber, mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together gently.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, chill vegetables before assembly, and consider experimenting with different herbs and textures like nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, mozzarella, summer, healthy