Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Juicy Twist You’ll Love
A refreshing and unique take on the classic Caprese salad using fresh cucumbers.
- 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 fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into thick rounds.
- Cut the mozzarella cheese into similar thickness as cucumbers.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, layer the cucumbers, mozzarella, and tomatoes.
- Add the fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra flavor, add a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator but is best served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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