Description
This crisp and creamy summer salad brings together juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and soft mozzarella pearls, all tied together with fresh basil and a balsamic glaze. It’s vibrant, fresh, and perfect for warm-weather meals.
Ingredients
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, sliced into thick coins
1 cup mozzarella pearls
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade cut
Instructions
1. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and cut the cucumber into thick coins.
2. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, and mozzarella pearls.
3. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper.
4. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
5. Let the salad sit for 20 minutes to marinate and meld flavors.
6. Right before serving, add the fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
7. Toss again lightly and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
Use a mix of red and golden cherry tomatoes for color and variety.
Chill the ingredients slightly before assembling for extra freshness.
Add arugula or red onion for variation if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: tomato cucumber mozzarella salad, summer salad, balsamic caprese