Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Persian cucumbers, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz Bocconcini (mini mozzarella pearls), drained
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves, torn by hand
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic glaze
  • 1 pinch Flaky sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Place cucumbers, tomatoes, and cheese into a large bowl.
  2. Whisk 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil with 1 clove finely minced garlic.
  3. Add 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper to the oil.
  4. Drizzle the garlic oil over the vegetables and toss gently until glistening.
  5. Tear 1 cup fresh basil leaves by hand into the bowl.
  6. Drizzle 2 tbsp balsamic glaze in a zigzag pattern over the top.
  7. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt until the colors pop.