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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 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
- 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 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.