Delicious Salad Recipes Ideas: Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad Recipe
A refreshing and easy-to-make Cucumber Caprese Salad that combines the crispness of cucumbers with the creaminess of mozzarella and the freshness of basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, then toss gently to combine.
- Top with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Serve chilled for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add avocado for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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