Crisp cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, and fresh herbs tossed with lemon and olive oil for a bright, refreshing salad. Perfect for warm-weather meals.
Ingredients
2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or a drizzle of balsamic glaze
Instructions
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Slice cucumbers thinly, peeling and deseeding if necessary.
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Tear mozzarella into bite-sized pieces in a large bowl.
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Halve tomatoes and thinly slice red onion, adding gently.
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Add cucumbers and basil, folding lightly.
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Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.
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Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving.
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Optional: sprinkle chili flakes or extra herbs.