Juicy Cucumber Caprese Salad
A refreshing twist on the classic caprese salad featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, all accented with fragrant basil.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups Cucumbers, sliced Use fresh, firm cucumbers for best texture.
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Fresh mozzarella balls Can substitute with dairy-free mozzarella if desired.
- 1 cup Basil leaves, torn Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Using high-quality olive oil enhances flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar Can substitute with red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper Freshly cracked pepper recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss to combine all ingredients and serve chilled.
Notes
For best flavor, enjoy within 24 hours. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Avoid freezing.