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A close-up shot of a fresh Cucumber Mozzarella Salad served in a rustic, shallow white ceramic bowl with glistening olive oil.

Cucumber Mozzarella Salad (The Easiest, Freshest Side Dish)

An incredibly fresh and easy Cucumber Mozzarella Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, creamy bocconcini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and torn basil. This vibrant, no-cook side dish is ready in just 10 minutes and is perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large English cucumber Or 2-3 Persian cucumbers, sliced into thick half-moons.
  • 8 oz mini bocconcini mozzarella About 227g, drained.
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes Left whole.
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil Approx. 60ml. Use a good quality one.
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves Loosely packed, for tearing.
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt Or to taste.
  • 0.5 tsp coarsely ground black pepper Or to taste.

Equipment

  • 1 Large serving bowl A shallow white bowl works best for presentation.
  • 1 Sharp Chef's Knife

Instructions
 

  1. Wash and dry the cucumber. Slice it in half lengthwise, then slice into thick, 1/4-inch (6mm) half-moons. Place them in a large, shallow serving bowl.
  2. Add the whole cherry tomatoes and the drained mini bocconcini to the bowl with the cucumbers. Gently toss to combine.
  3. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad and toss gently until everything is lightly coated and glistening. Tear the fresh basil leaves over the top, then finish with a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper.
  4. For the best flavor and texture, serve immediately.

Notes

Chill Your Ingredients: For the most refreshing salad, ensure your cucumbers, tomatoes, and mozzarella are well-chilled.
Don't Dress It Too Soon: For maximum crispness, dress and season the salad immediately before serving.
Quality Over Quantity: Use the best-tasting extra virgin olive oil and freshest basil you can find.
Tear, Don't Chop: Tearing basil leaves releases more aroma and prevents bruising.
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