Cucumber Caprese Salad
A refreshing salad combining crisp cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, and sweet grape tomatoes, dressed with balsamic vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice in half again. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, mozzarella pearls, and tomatoes.
- Add the chopped basil and balsamic vinaigrette and stir gently until everything is mixed well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Best served fresh. For added texture, sprinkle toasted pine nuts or walnut pieces just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://glazerush.com/cucumber-caprese-salad/