Delicious Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad Recipe
This Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad is vibrant and revitalizing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cupscherry tomatoes, halved
- 1large English cucumber, sliced and quartered
- 1 cupfresh mozzarella pearls
- 1/4 cupfresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoondried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the cherry tomatoes thoroughly to remove any impurities. After they’re clean, slice them in half to reveal their juicy interiors. Next, take the large English cucumber and slice it into rounds before quartering them to create bite-sized pieces. Combine both the tomatoes and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
- Gently drain the mozzarella pearls, ensuring that they are free of excess moisture. Carefully incorporate these creamy little balls into your bowl of vegetables.
- Chop the fresh basil leaves into thin ribbons and stir them into the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over your salad and gently toss everything together.
- Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Letting the salad sit after dressing allows flavors to meld beautifully.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Protein: 6 g