Description
This Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad recipe was inspired by a classic Caprese salad. It has fresh tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and Mozzarella cheese, tossed with a simple balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 basil leaves (chopped)
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove (peeled and pressed or grated)
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Place the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, avocado, and basil into a serving bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper together until combined.
- Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine and serve.