Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad - Best Summer Salad!

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cubed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar offers a similar tang at a lower cost.

Cut cherry tomatoes in half using a serrated knife.

Place cherry tomatoes in a mixing bowl.

Cut half of a large English cucumber lengthwise into quarters, then slice and add to the mixing bowl.

Cut one large avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice it before adding to the mixing bowl.

Add eight ounces of fresh mozzarella pearls to the mixing bowl.

Stack and roll fresh basil leaves, then slice into thin strips and add to the bowl.

In a small dish, combine three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, one tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, half a teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of black pepper, and one pressed or finely chopped garlic clove.

Add the dressing to the salad and toss until well combined.

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