Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Summer
A delightful summer salad featuring fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced cucumbers
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Toss in the fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a few hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad, salad, summer recipes, cucumber salad