Ingredients
– 1/2 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
– 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
– 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls or 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
– 1 large avocado, diced
– 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
– 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
– 1 garlic clove, peeled and pressed or grated
– 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
– 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
1-Place the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, avocado, and basil into a serving bowl.
2-In a separate bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper together until combined.
3-Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without mashing any vegetables. Serve immediately.
4-First, rinse and pat dry the tomatoes and cucumber as mentioned in the directions above. Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and slice the cucumber thinly for easy mixing.
5-Next, tear the fresh mozzarella into small chunks to complement the vegetables. This ensures a balanced texture that keeps the salad light and fun.
6-Place the chopped ingredients in a large bowl, then add the basil for that fresh, aromatic touch. Drizzle the dressing evenly and toss gently to avoid crushing anything.
Last Step:
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🥒 Use English cucumbers for their sweetness and thin skin; garden cucumbers are also suitable.
🌿 To finely shred basil without bruising, stack the leaves, roll them lengthwise into a log, and cut into thin ribbons.
🍅 For an easy way to halve many cherry tomatoes, stack them between two shallow lids or plates and slice horizontally with a sharp knife.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 443 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg