Description
A fresh and simple cucumber mozzarella salad with juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a light balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 English cucumber (peeled and diced)
- 1 large diced avocado (ripe but firm)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (pearls or small balls, drained)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove (minced very fine)
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Place cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, diced avocado, and fresh basil into a large serving bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
4. Gently toss to evenly coat all ingredients.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocado to prevent mushiness.
Add dressing just before serving to keep ingredients fresh.
You can chill ingredients beforehand for an extra refreshing salad.
Optional additions include red onion or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600-700
- Sugar: 6-8 g
- Sodium: 400-500 mg
- Fat: 45-50 g
- Saturated Fat: 12-15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30-35 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30-35 g
- Fiber: 6-8 g
- Protein: 15-20 g
- Cholesterol: 40-60 mg