Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh cucumbers, sliced
- Ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- Fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
- Basil leaves, torn
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and cut the tomatoes into wedges or thick slices.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves. Gently toss to mix.
- Pour a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the salad, followed by a sprinkle of sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste. If using, add balsamic vinegar at this point.
- Gently toss to combine all ingredients without bruising the delicate tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Serve on a large platter and garnish with additional basil leaves or a light sprinkle of flaky salt just before serving.
Notes
Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Use underseasoned ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, caprese salad, summer salad, fresh ingredients, healthy recipes