Easy Side Dishes: Refreshing Cucumber Caprese Salad with a Twist
A light and refreshing Cucumber Caprese Salad that makes for the perfect 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 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers into rounds.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
- Tear basil leaves and add to the salad mixture.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
- Season with salt to taste and toss gently to combine.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like avocado or olives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Easy SIDE DISHES, Cucumber Caprese Salad