Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Juicy Twist on a Classic Delight
A refreshing and vibrant salad that combines the crunch of fresh cucumbers with the classic flavors of a Caprese salad, perfect for a light appetizer or side dish.
- 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 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin 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.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them over the cucumbers.
- Add the fresh mozzarella balls on top.
- Sprinkle the basil leaves over the salad.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh.
- For added flavor, consider marinating the cucumbers in the dressing for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad, salad, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil