Description
Elevate your summer meals with the Tempting Cucumber Caprese Salad. This vibrant dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil for a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal as a light lunch or a side for gatherings, this refreshing salad is easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), cubed
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly.
- Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Cube fresh mozzarella if using larger balls.
- In a large bowl, gently combine cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss lightly and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg