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20 Best Summer Salad Recipes
I think the best summer salads are those that are made with seasonal ingredients such as sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Top it with your favorite cheese and avocados for a delicious and visually impressive summer salad that is guaranteed to impress. Here is one of the most popular summer salad recipe, Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 337 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- 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 Information
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
367mg
(15%)
Potassium
419mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1427IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
313mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 367mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1427IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.