Description
A light and refreshing Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad ready in minutes! Perfect as a quick lunch, a simple side dish, or even a beautiful appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Arrange cucumber slices, mozzarella slices, and tomato halves on a serving platter, alternating ingredients.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Cucumber Selection: Look for firm, dark green cucumbers without blemishes.
- Mozzarella Tip: Fresh mozzarella is key to a creamy and delicate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: cucumber caprese salad, easy salad, caprese salad recipe, cucumber salad, italian salad, vegetarian salad, healthy salad
