Cucumber Mozzarella Salad (Printable)

Fresh Mediterranean salad featuring crisp cucumbers and creamy mozzarella in a zesty herb dressing.

# 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

→ 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.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss to combine, ensuring the vegetables and mozzarella are evenly coated.
04 - Add the fresh basil and parsley, and toss again lightly.
05 - Serve immediately, or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The crisp cucumbers against creamy mozzarella create that perfect textural contrast
02 -
  • Cucumbers release water as they sit, so if you're making this ahead, salt them first and let them drain for 15 minutes
  • The garlic flavor gets stronger over time, so if you're meal prepping, consider adding it right before serving
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create ribbon-like cucumber slices for an elegant presentation
  • Let the dressed salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to marry

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