Cucumber Caprese Salad Recipe: The Best Fresh Twist You’ll Love
Enjoy a refreshing twist on a classic with this Cucumber Caprese Salad recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- 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 balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and set aside.
- Cut the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Try adding avocado for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg