Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: The Best Summer Delight You’ll Love
A refreshing and delicious summer salad featuring fresh cucumbers, mozzarella, and basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic reduction
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and slice them into rounds.
- Slice the mozzarella cheese into rounds of similar thickness.
- On a serving platter, alternate layers of cucumber, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
- Drizzle the balsamic reduction and olive oil over the stacked ingredients.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a short time.
- Feel free to add cherry tomatoes for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad, Summer Salad, Easy Recipes