Description
Indulge in this refreshing Italian chopped salad, a colorful medley of fresh vegetables and creamy mozzarella, perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup English cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (about 8 oz)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables under cool water. Halve cherry tomatoes and slice cucumbers into half-moons. Dice the bell peppers and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bell peppers, mozzarella balls, and torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss all ingredients using two spoons or tongs until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg