Description
A refreshing salad combining fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella with a flavorful marinade.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
- 1 cucumber, peeled, fork-scored, thinly sliced, and diced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- ½ large red onion, chopped into small pieces
- Optional: fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, and a dash of salt and pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
- Peel the cucumber and use a fork to create a textured surface. Slice thinly and dice into small pieces. Place in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add quartered cherry tomatoes to the cucumber in the bowl.
- Thinly slice and dice the red onion, adding it to the bowl. Omit if preferred.
- Slice mozzarella into bite-sized pieces or use pearl-sized mozzarella balls. Add to the bowl with the other ingredients.
- Pour the marinade over the salad and mix well, ensuring an even coat. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the salad sit longer than 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg