Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Refreshingly Easy Twist
A refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad featuring crisp cucumbers.
- 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
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into rounds.
- Cut the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- 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.
- Toss gently to combine.
Notes
- This salad can be served immediately or chilled for a short time to meld flavors.
- Feel free to add more vegetables, such as bell peppers or arugula.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad, salad, cucumber, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil
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