Fresh Cucumber Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Recipe
Fresh Cucumber Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a tangy balsamic marinade. Perfect for a light and summery meal or as a side dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
Salad:
- 1 cucumber, peeled, fork-scored, thinly sliced, and then diced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced or pearl-sized balls
- ½ large red onion, chopped into small pieces
- Optional: fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade – In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Set aside to meld flavors.
- Prepare the Vegetables – Peel, score, slice, and dice the cucumber. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add the Tomatoes and Onion – Quarter cherry tomatoes, add to bowl. Chop red onion, add to the same bowl.
- Add the Mozzarella – Cut mozzarella into pieces or use balls. Add to the vegetable mixture.
- Combine and Marinate – Pour marinade over the salad, mix well. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cucumber Tomato Mozzarella Salad, Balsamic Salad, Summer Salad Recipe
