Description
This refreshing Cucumber Caprese Salad combines the classic flavors of a Caprese salad with the crispness of cucumber for a perfect summer side dish. Fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil are tossed with cucumber slices and dressed in a tangy balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Cherry Tomatoes:
2 cups, halved
Cucumber:
1 large, sliced into half-moons
Fresh Mozzarella Balls (Ciliegine):
8 ounces, drained
Fresh Basil Leaves:
¼ cup, torn
Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Balsamic Glaze:
1 tablespoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, mozzarella balls, and torn basil leaves.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle with olive oil, toss gently, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Transfer to a platter, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate mozzarella balls in olive oil, garlic, and herbs before adding to the salad.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be chilled for up to 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
