Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Summer
A light and refreshing salad perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into rounds.
- Layer the mozzarella and cherry tomatoes with the cucumber slices.
- Tuck in fresh basil leaves between the layers.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This salad is best served immediately to keep the cucumbers crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg