Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: The Best Twist on a Classic
A fresh and delicious twist on the classic Caprese salad, perfect for summer gatherings and light meals.
- 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
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
- Cut the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, high-quality mozzarella.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like avocados or bell peppers for more variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Caprese Salad, Fresh Salad, Summer Salad