Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Tradition
A vibrant and refreshing take on the classic Caprese salad, featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
- 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
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and arrange them on a serving platter.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them over the cucumbers.
- Add the mozzarella balls on top of the cucumbers and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the salad.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the cucumbers in a bit of vinegar for 30 minutes before assembling the salad.
- Feel free to add avocado or nuts for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad, salad, cucumber salad, Caprese salad