Description
Enjoy the refreshing flavors of our Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad, a perfect Italian summer dish combining crisp cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and sweet balsamic glaze. Ideal as an appetizer or light side, this healthy recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced thinly
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: cherry tomatoes for added color and flavor
Instructions
- Wash all fresh ingredients thoroughly.
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and cut the mozzarella into similar-sized slices.
- Arrange cucumber slices on a serving platter, then alternate with mozzarella slices, placing basil leaves between each layer.
- Optional: add cherry tomatoes for extra color.
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the salad.
- Finish with a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes for a more refreshing experience.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- For enhanced flavor, add basil and olive oil just before serving if preparing in advance.
- Chilling the salad briefly enhances its refreshing qualities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg