Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Juicy Twist for Your Summer Table
A refreshing and colorful salad perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into rounds and arrange them on a serving platter.
- Cut the mozzarella into slices and place them on top of the cucumbers.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them over the salad.
- Tuck in the fresh basil leaves throughout the salad.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad, summer salad, healthy salad