Description
Mediterranean summer Greek Tomato Cucumber Salad with Mozzarella celebrates fresh garden vegetables dancing with creamy cheese. Crisp ingredients blend perfectly, offering cool refreshment for summer dining and delighting palates with classic Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups cucumber (diced (about 2 medium cucumbers))
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini, halved)
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half and transfer to a spacious mixing vessel. Chop cucumbers into uniform cubes and introduce them to the container.
- Segment fresh mozzarella into halves and incorporate with the vegetables. Shave red onion into delicate, translucent ribbons and scatter throughout the mixture.
- Delicately tear basil leaves into small fragments, dispersing them generously across the vegetable medley.
- Craft the vinaigrette by whisking extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a compact bowl. Optionally, enhance with dried oregano for nuanced flavor complexity.
- Stream the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Tenderly fold and rotate the components to ensure comprehensive coating.
- Sample the salad and calibrate seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired. Allow the ensemble to rest 10-15 minutes, permitting flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Transfer to a presentation dish, serving at room temperature to maximize taste profile and textural intrigue.
Notes
- Customize the salad by swapping fresh mozzarella with feta or goat cheese for a tangy twist.
- Enhance flavor by letting the salad marinate for 10-15 minutes before serving, allowing ingredients to absorb the dressing.
- Make the dish low-carb by reducing onion quantity and adding protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra substance.
- Boost nutrition by incorporating additional herbs like parsley or mint, which complement the existing basil and add complexity to the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg