Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Tradition
A refreshing take on the classic Caprese salad, featuring crisp cucumbers.
- 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
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into thick slices.
- Cut the mozzarella into bite-sized cubes.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; the flavors meld together beautifully.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Caprese, Salad, Fresh, Healthy