Description
Cucumber Caprese Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic Italian dish, perfect for hot summer days or as a chic appetizer. This vibrant salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and aromatic basil, all drizzled with high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor that will transport you to an Italian terrace. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this salad is sure to impress your guests while being a healthy option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 ½ cups ripe tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into rounds and tomatoes into wedges.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, tomato pieces, and drained mozzarella balls.
- Tear fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle over the mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then toss gently until evenly coated.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve immediately or transfer to plates for a more formal presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg