Description
A simple and refreshing salad combining crisp cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cucumbers
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, mozzarella, and tomatoes.
- Tear the basil leaves and add them to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
For added texture, toss in toasted pine nuts. For a creamy variation, consider using Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg