Cucumber Caprese Salad
A vibrant and refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil, all drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls (or cubed fresh mozzarella)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (or reduction)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep Your Produce: Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Thinly slice cucumbers and halve cherry or grape tomatoes.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, layer the cucumbers, then add tomatoes, mozzarella, and red onion.
- Fold in the fresh basil leaves.
- Dress It Up: Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then season with salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss until well-coated and serve immediately.
Notes
Allow the salad to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cucumber salad, Caprese salad, summer salad, healthy salad, refreshing salad
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