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tomato cucumber mozzarella salad in a bowl with two spoons on the side
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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
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..

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1427IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 1mg

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