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Cucumber Tomato Salad

A refreshing and healthy dish made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, perfect for serving as a side or a light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Salad Ingredients

  • 3 pieces English cucumbers (thinly sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt For sweating the cucumbers
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 2 cups Mozzarella (cut into small cubes)
  • 1 cup red onions (thinly sliced)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers with 1 teaspoon salt, then allow to sit for 1 hour at room temperature to 'sweat.' Drain off liquid.
  • Add tomatoes, Mozzarella, onions, and dressing to drained cucumbers and toss until ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Notes

Serve Cucumber Tomato Salad chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with extra basil or parsley for an added touch. Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for 2-3 days, but cucumbers may become softer over time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword Cucumber Tomato Salad, easy salad, Fresh Salad, Healthy Salad, Picnic Salad
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