Description
Cucumber Caprese Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines the crispness of cucumbers with juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella. Perfect for summer gatherings, this easy-to-make salad bursts with flavor, enhanced by fragrant basil and tangy balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes under cool water.
- 2. Slice the cucumbers into thick rounds and dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. Cut the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces or tear it apart for a rustic look.
- 4. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
- 5. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.
- 6. Toss gently to combine without squishing the mozzarella.
- 7. Season with salt and pepper before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Not applicable
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg