Description
A refreshing Cucumber Mozzarella Salad with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and mozzarella pearls, drizzled with aromatic olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
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
- Assemble the Salad Ingredients: Start by placing the fresh ingredients into a serving bowl. Layer in the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, diced avocado, and fresh basil leaves.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Dress and Serve the Salad: Just before serving, drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss the ingredients to ensure even coating.
Notes
Chill your bowl in the fridge before preparation to keep the salad cool. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg