Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: 7 Simple Steps to Delight
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Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for Summer
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Cut them into thin slices or half-moons, depending on your preference.
- Halve the tomatoes and set them aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Gently toss in the torn basil leaves to the mixture.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.
- Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss everything together gently to combine the flavors.
- For the best flavor, serve the salad right away, or chill it for a few minutes before serving if you prefer it cold.
Notes
- For a more filling dish, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg