Cucumber Mozzarella Salad (Printable)

Fresh Mediterranean salad with crisp cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, and zesty herb dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Cheese

04 - 7 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1.5 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice
07 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
08 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Place the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and mozzarella balls in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar (or lemon juice), minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Add the torn basil leaves and chopped parsley, then toss lightly to incorporate.
05 - Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes, which means you are not stuck in the kitchen when you could be outside
  • The combination of cool vegetables and rich cheese feels indulgent while still being incredibly light and fresh
02 -
  • This salad is best enjoyed the same day because the cucumbers will continue to release water and the texture becomes less crisp over time
  • If you need to make it ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss everything together right before serving
03 -
  • The secret to restaurant quality presentation is slicing everything uniformly thin, it makes such a difference in how elegant it looks
  • Let your mozzarella come to room temperature while you prep the vegetables, the flavor is so much more pronounced that way

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