Description
A refreshing and simple salad combining crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine), halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and mozzarella.
- Add torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for best results.
- Adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar to taste.
- For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fresh cucumber caprese salad, easy salad, summer salad, vegetarian salad