Description
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Cucumber Caprese Salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil. Drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, it’s the perfect dish for summer picnics or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this salad is sure to impress your guests while delighting your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers (about 2 medium cucumbers), sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (about 12–15 tomatoes), halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (8 oz)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into half-moons or rounds.
- Halve each cherry tomato to enhance sweetness.
- If not pre-marinated, drizzle olive oil over the mozzarella balls for added flavor.
- Tear fresh basil leaves by hand to keep their oils intact.
- In a large bowl, gently combine cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for a short while before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg