Description
A quick and refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 seedless cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and slice them into coins or half-moons.
- Cut cherry tomatoes in halves and add both to a salad bowl.
- Rinse mozzarella balls and add to the bowl.
- Toss in chopped fresh basil.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salad, followed by balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently toss the salad to combine flavors.
- Let sit for 10 minutes if desired, then serve fresh.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored for a couple of days if dressing is kept separate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cucumber Salad, Caprese, Summer Recipes, Fresh Salad, Healthy Meal