Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: Easy, Refreshing Delight for Summer
A refreshing and easy summer salad featuring fresh cucumbers, mozzarella, and basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Cut the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a short time.
- Feel free to add avocado or substitute ingredients as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 9 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 mg