CUCUMBER OLIVE TOMATO SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA

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CUCUMBER OLIVE TOMATO SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA image

Categories     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch wide pieces
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3/4pound fresh mozzarella, cut into tiny 1/2 inch squares
1 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives
(5 ounces) halved and pitted
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh oregano

Steps:

  • 1. Toss the cucumbers and salt in a large strainer or colander set over a bowl. Fill a gallon-size zipper-lock plastic bag with ice water and set the bag on top of the cucumber pieces. Drain for 1 hour. 2. Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, oil, pepper and herbs together in a small bowl and set the dressing aside, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes, olives, herbs, and the oil to the cucumbers and toss to blend. 3. Stir the olives, and mozzarella into the dressing. Thoroughly rinse the cucumber pieces until cold, running water and pat dry with paper towels. Toss the cucumber with the dressing. Add the cherry tomatoes just before serving.

Elva Morales
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I give this salad 5 stars!


Tanzila Nupur
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Grace Karen Wangari
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Evelyn Orji
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I like to add a little bit of red onion to this salad for a bit of extra flavor.


OmarUVX
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover mozzarella cheese.


Cheryl Demetreus
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The fresh basil really makes this salad.


Bazigha Ishfaq
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I love the pop of color that the tomatoes add to this salad.


Matthew Burdyshaw
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This salad is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can handle it.


Jona T Sheetekela
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


JAVEED JAAN
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Vicki Nash
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Ovi Ahmed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add chopped zucchini or bell pepper to it.


Emanuel Oluwanifemi
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I used fresh mozzarella cheese in this salad, but you could also use a semi-hard cheese, such as Parmesan or Asiago. Both would be delicious.


Mashaal Khan
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I really enjoyed them in this salad. The salty flavor of the olives balanced out the sweetness of the tomatoes and cucumbers perfectly.


Marri Jan
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time, as the flavors meld together nicely. I like to make it the night before and then serve it for lunch or dinner the next day.


Mohsin Athwal
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The salad is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Zainab Yunus
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This salad is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish. The cucumbers, olives, and tomatoes are all at their peak of ripeness, and the mozzarella cheese adds a creamy richness. I loved the addition of the fresh basil, which really brightened up the fla