Tomato, Cucumber & Mozzarella Salad

Sometimes a few fresh ingredients make the best dishes.  Even though it’s technically not summer yet, it still feels like summer, and this Tomato, Cucumber & Mozzarella Salad is perfect with any sort of BBQ or grilled dish.  This salad is simple, but so delicious, especially when your ingredients are fresh.  A little Italian olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and cracked fresh pepper and this salad is good to go.  Enjoy!

What is your favorite summer salad?

Ingredients:

• 5 medium plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, and cut into small wedges
• 1/4 red onion, finely diced
• 1 Kirby cucumber, sliced
• 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, roughly chopped into chunks
• A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, about 2 tablespoons
• A splash of balsamic vinegar
• Sea salt and cracker pepper for seasoning
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Directions:

1. Toss the tomato, onion, cucumber, and mozzarella with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  Season liberally with sea salt and pepper and top with fresh basil.

Yield:  4 servings