Cucumber Caprese Salad
A refreshing and colorful salad featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into rounds.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Tear fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
For a creamier version, swap mozzarella for burrata. Keep dressing light if storing for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://voxrecipes.com/cucumber-caprese-salad/