Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Fresh Cucumbers, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 4 Ripe Tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Fresh Basil leaves
- ¼ cup Quality Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers and tomatoes under cold water.
- Prepare the mozzarella by tearing it into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer cucumber, tomato, and mozzarella on a serving platter.
- Add fresh basil leaves between layers.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.
- Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use silken tofu instead of mozzarella. Let the salad sit for 15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cucumber Salad, Caprese Salad, Summer Recipes, Fresh Salad