Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Tradition
A refreshing take on the classic Caprese salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and arrange them on a serving platter.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the platter.
- Add the mozzarella balls, scattering them evenly over the cucumbers and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze and olive oil over the salad.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead of time, but the cucumbers are best fresh.
- Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like avocados or different herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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