Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad
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.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar goes perfect with all the veggies
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper adds a little kick
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil the base to bring all flavors together smooth
- 4-5 Persian cucumbers thinly sliced, skin on
- 2 cups colorful cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese cubed small
- fresh basil or Italian parsley leaves optional, toss in for that fresh herbal pop
Instructions
Instructions
- 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 until fully incorporated and smooth. Set it aside.
- 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 immediately or chill for later.
Notes
This salad makes an excellent topping for toast for breakfast, if you have any leftovers on the next day.