Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Tradition
A light and refreshing summer salad combining crisp cucumber, 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 medium cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the cucumbers in vinegar for 15 minutes before assembling the salad.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a few hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fresh, cucumber, caprese, salad, summer