Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Your Table
A light and refreshing take on the classic Caprese salad, featuring crisp cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into rounds.
- Cut the mozzarella cheese into bite-sized cubes.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder to the dressing.
- Feel free to mix in other vegetables like bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg