Description
Cucumber Caprese Salad is a delightful and refreshing twist on the classic Italian favorite, combining crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil. Drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze and olive oil, this vibrant salad is perfect as an appetizer or light lunch during warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Gently add torn basil leaves and toss to mix evenly.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss lightly again to ensure even coating.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 16mg