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Fresh tomato cucumber mozzarella salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, ripe avocado, cucumber, and basil in a white bowl on rustic wooden table

Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad – A Refreshing Summer Delight


  • Author: Kai
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick, colorful, and healthy salad made with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella, and basil – perfect for summer lunches or BBQ sides. You’re going to love this one—imagine the burst of flavors, the vibrant textures, and that secret twist that makes this recipe absolutely irresistible; trust me, you need to try this ASAP!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes – halved
  • 1 English cucumber – diced (no need to peel!)
  • 1 cup mozzarella pearls – or diced fresh mozzarella
  • 1 ripe avocado – cubed (firm but not mushy)
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves – chiffonade for elegance
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (not glaze)
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Chop: Slice cherry tomatoes, cube the cucumber and avocado, and chiffonade the basil.
  2. Mix: In a large bowl, gently toss the veggies and mozzarella pearls together.
  3. Whisk: In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle & Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and give it a gentle mix.
  5. Chill: Let it sit in the fridge for 10–15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

Use a food scraper to transfer chopped veggies quickly and reduce mess. Cut cherry tomatoes with a serrated knife to avoid crushing. Add avocado last to keep it fresh. Want extra texture? Toss in pine nuts or serve over baby arugula.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: tomato cucumber salad, mozzarella salad, summer salad, fresh salad, no cook salad