Description
A refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad with crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls, drained
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
- Halve the grape tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use cherry tomatoes if grape tomatoes are unavailable.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cucumber Caprese Salad, Easy Salad Recipe, Summer Salad