Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: The Best Twist on a Classic Dish
A refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring fresh cucumbers for a crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into rounds.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella.
- Chop the fresh basil and add it to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salad for a few hours before serving.
- Feel free to add avocado for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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