Description
Enjoy a burst of summer flavors with this vibrant cucumber caprese salad. Crisp cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil come together in a zesty balsamic drizzle, creating a refreshing dish that’s perfect for picnics or dinner parties. This salad not only pleases the palate but also beautifies your table with its colorful presentation. In just minutes, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing recipe that transports you back to cherished garden memories!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and basil leaves thoroughly. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and tear the basil leaves.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers and mozzarella balls. Gently toss to mix.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Fold in torn basil leaves until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg