Healthy Cucumber Tomato Mozzarella Salad
This salad combines fresh cucumber, ripe tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese for a light and refreshing dish. It is simple to prepare and works well as a side or a light meal.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers Peeled and sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes Halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini) Drained and halved or quartered
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves Roughly chopped
Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt Or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper Freshly ground
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables and cheese. Slice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cut the mozzarella balls into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella, and chopped basil.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss lightly to coat everything evenly. I tested this salad multiple times to keep the flavors bright without excess dressing—sometimes less truly is more.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad tastes best when served soon after assembly. If you need to prepare it ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving to prevent the cucumbers from becoming watery.
By Emily Mitchell, Efficiency & Testing Coordinator at Recipes by Betty.