Description
This Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad is fresh, light, and bursting with flavor. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil are tossed in a simple dressing for a refreshing side dish or quick lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini or pearls)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze or vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Slice cucumbers, halve tomatoes, and gather mozzarella and basil.
- Combine: In a large bowl, add cucumber, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Dress: Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season: Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Toss: Gently toss until everything is coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chilled.
Notes
For best flavor, use ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Add avocado or grilled chicken to turn it into a full meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cucumber caprese salad, easy caprese, fresh salad, summer salad