Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad is a quick and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, creamy mozzarella pearls, and fragrant fresh basil, this salad combines simple ingredients with a drizzle of tangy balsamic vinaigrette for a perfectly balanced bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s an ideal side dish for summer barbecues, potlucks, or light lunches. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this colorful, healthy salad delivers a refreshing taste of summer in every forkful.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 cup Mozzarella pearls
• 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons.

Step 3

If using fresh mozzarella balls (pearls), drain any excess liquid.

Step 4

Wash the fresh basil leaves and roughly chop or leave them whole, depending on your preference.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.

Step 8

Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for a more refreshing experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1023.9 grams (1023.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1100

Total Fat 85.50g	110%
Saturated Fat 31.70g	159%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 127mg	42%
Sodium 2485mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 40.70g	15%
Dietary Fiber 6.10g	22%
Total Sugars 27.80g
Protein 48.20g	96%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 977mg	75%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 1575mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.4%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 14.5%