Juicy Cucumber Caprese Salad
A refreshing twist on the classic caprese salad, featuring juicy cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, and colorful cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 firm English cucumbers, sliced thinly
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 10 fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes thoroughly. Peel cucumbers if desired and slice based on preference.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes in half to add color and sweetness.
- Slice the fresh mozzarella into pieces, aiming for similar sizes as the cucumber slices.
- Tear the fresh basil leaves gently to release essential oils.
- Assemble the salad by layering cucumbers, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Dress the salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Adjust to taste.
- Season with salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
- Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, if time allows.
- Serve the salad in a beautiful bowl or platter to showcase the vibrant colors.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding olives or feta cheese. You can also mix in seasonal vegetables to customize your salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, cucumbers, caprese, summer recipes, fresh vegetables