Delicious Salad Recipes Ideas: Refreshing Cucumber Caprese Salad
A refreshing and delicious Cucumber Caprese Salad recipe that combines fresh ingredients for a perfect summer 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 pound cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the salad.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just add the balsamic vinegar and olive oil just before serving to keep it fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Caprese, Salad, Recipe, Refreshing