Crisp Creamy Cucumber Mozzarella Salad Recipe
This Crisp Creamy Cucumber Mozzarella Salad is a refreshing and light dish perfect for warm days or as a side to your favorite meals. Combining fresh cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella pearls with a tangy yogurt and mayonnaise dressing infused with garlic, lemon, and fresh basil, this salad delivers a delightful blend of textures and flavors that is both healthy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Cheese
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash the cucumber and cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds to ensure a crisp texture that blends well with the other salad components.
- Combine the salad base: Halve the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pearls. Place them into a large mixing bowl along with the sliced cucumber to create the fresh vegetable-cheese mixture.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well-blended, ensuring the flavors meld perfectly.
- Mix dressing and salad: Pour the creamy dressing over the cucumber, tomatoes, and mozzarella mixture. Add the chopped fresh basil to infuse the salad with its aromatic notes.
- Toss gently: Carefully toss all the ingredients together until the salad components are evenly coated with the dressing without crushing the delicate mozzarella pearls or tomatoes.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and to serve it refreshingly cold.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add finely sliced red onions or toasted pine nuts.
- You can substitute plain yogurt with Greek yogurt for a thicker dressing.
- This salad is best served chilled but should be consumed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preference.
- Fresh basil can be replaced with fresh mint or parsley for a different aromatic twist.
Keywords: Cucumber salad, mozzarella salad, creamy dressing, fresh basil, no-cook salad, easy side dish, healthy salad
