Description

Enjoy a vibrant and nourishing Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella (plant-based), featuring crisp fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and soft plant-based mozzarella drizzled with a tangy apple cider vinegar (natural) dressing. This refreshing and light salad offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, ideal for a healthy lunch, side dish, or light dinner that impresses with ease.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

2 cups ripe tomatoes (Roma or cherry), chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 large seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
1 ripe but firm avocado, peeled and cubed

Cheese

1 cup mozzarella (plant-based), cubed

Dressing

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (natural)
Salt (natural), to taste
Freshly ground black pepper (natural), to taste

Herbs and Garnish

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables: Wash the tomatoes and cucumbers thoroughly. Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the cucumbers ensuring uniform sizes for balanced texture in each bite.
Cube the Avocado and Mozzarella (plant-based): Carefully peel and cube the avocado to retain its creamy texture. Similarly, cut the mozzarella (plant-based) into chunks similar in size to the avocado and tomatoes.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar (natural), extra virgin olive oil (natural), salt, and freshly ground pepper (natural) to create a bright, tangy dressing.
Combine and Toss: Gently toss the tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and mozzarella with the dressing. Mix carefully to coat everything evenly without mashing the avocado.
Garnish and Serve: Add fresh basil leaves to the salad for aromatic freshness. Serve immediately to enjoy optimum flavor and texture.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushiness.
Chill ingredients before assembling for extra refreshment.
Serve immediately to maintain vibrant color and flavor.
Add salt after tossing to balance flavor and reduce excess moisture.
Fresh basil enhances the salad more than dried herbs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: No cooking required
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: tomato salad, cucumber salad, avocado salad, plant-based mozzarella, fresh salad, healthy lunch, light dinner, gluten free