Description
This Cucumber Tomato Mozzarella Avocado Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish perfect for summer meals or light lunches. It features juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and fresh mozzarella, all tossed with chopped basil and a garlic-infused balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is more than just refreshing it’s rich in texture, perfectly balanced, and incredibly satisfying. Easy to prepare, full of seasonal flavor, and endlessly versatile.
Ingredients
½ English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
1 large avocado, diced
⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, peeled and pressed or grated
½ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables & Cheese
Wash and dry all fresh produce. Quarter and slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado and mozzarella into bite-sized pieces. Chop the basil and set aside.
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pressed garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado, and basil.
Dress and Serve
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocado to avoid mushiness when tossing.
For a milder garlic flavor, roast or sauté the garlic before mixing it into the dressing.
Best served fresh, but you can prep the veggies (except avocado) ahead of time and store separately.
Optional add-ins: red onion, toasted pine nuts, or grilled chicken for a protein boost.
Serve with crusty bread to soak up the dressing for a more complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cucumber tomato mozzarella avocado salad, summer salad, fresh salad, healthy salad, basil balsamic salad, no cook salad, easy summer lunch, vegetarian salad