Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad Recipe

tomato cucumber mozzarella salad in a bowl with two spoons on the side

Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad Recipe

This Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad is a vegetarian salad recipe made with fresh produce like cucumbers and tomatoes. Drizzled with homemade balsamic vinegar dressing, it is easy and quick to make. Perfect when you need a side dish that looks just as delicious as it tastes.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 337kcal

Author Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

For the dressing:

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 clove garlic peeled and minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, more if needed at the end
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

For the salad:

4-5 Persian cucumbers sliced ¼-inch thick slices (skin on)
2 cups colorful cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese cut into small cubes
handful fresh basil leaves or Italian parsley leaves (optional)

Instructions

To make the dressing: Place balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Give it a whisk. While still whisking, slowly add in the extra-virgin olive oil and continue whisking until fully incorporated and smooth. Set it aside.
To assemble the salad: Place cucumber slices, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Give it a toss.
Garnish with fresh basil or Italian parsley.
Taste for seasoning and add in some more salt and crushed black pepper, if necessary. Serve.

Notes

This salad makes an excellence topping for toast for breakfast, if you have any leftovers on the next day.
Make Ahead: Prepare the salad and the tangy balsamic vinaigrette and store them in separate containers. Storing them separately will keep your veggies—especially the tomatoes—from getting soggy.
Storage: This Chopped Caprese Cucumber Salad will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 2 days..

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