Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad
A refreshing and vibrant summer salad made with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil. Perfect as a side dish or light main course, ready in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes (cherry, grape, or heirloom), halved or quartered
- 1 cup Persian or English cucumbers, sliced into thin rounds or half-moons
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine) or torn mozzarella
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumbers, and basil.
- Slice the tomatoes into halves or quarters, depending on their size. Cut the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons. Tear or slice the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the tomatoes, cucumbers, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Use salad tongs to gently toss everything together. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Chill the vegetables and mozzarella before assembling for a refreshing salad. Add the basil just before serving to keep it vibrant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
Keywords: Tomato Salad, Cucumber Salad, Mozzarella Salad, Summer Salad, Gluten-Free, Healthy Salad