Description
A fresh and easy Tomato Cucumber Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, all tossed in savory Italian dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect as a light side dish or a refreshing snack.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2-3 Cucumbers, peeled and cubed (quartered lengthwise, then cut into 1/2 inch sections)
- 20-25 Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups Mozzarella, cubed
- 1/2 cup Italian Dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Peel the cucumbers and cut them lengthwise into quarters. Then cut each quarter into ½ inch long sections. Place these cucumber pieces into a large bowl.
- Slice Cherry Tomatoes: Slice each cherry tomato in half and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- Add Mozzarella and Dressing: Add the cubed mozzarella cheese to the bowl along with the Italian dressing. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Season and Serve: Add salt and pepper to taste, give the salad a final toss, and enjoy immediately or chill for a refreshing cold salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil or drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- You can substitute Italian dressing with a homemade vinaigrette.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Make sure to pat cucumbers dry with a paper towel if they are very watery to avoid a soggy salad.
- Use fresh mozzarella rather than pre-shredded for the best texture and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
