PrintCucumber Caprese Salad: Discover a Refreshing Summer Dish!
A refreshing and light summer dish that combines the crispness of cucumbers with the classic flavors of Caprese salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 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, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the cucumbers in vinegar for 10 minutes before mixing.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to add avocado or olives for extra taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg