Magical Italian Salad: A 15-Minute Wonder That Always Wows
A refreshing and vibrant Italian salad that can be prepared in just 15 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, basil, and mozzarella balls.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Italian salad, quick salad, summer salad, 15 minute recipe