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Juicy Cucumber Caprese Salad

A refreshing and easy-to-make salad featuring cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella that's perfect for summer cookouts or light lunches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh, juicy cucumbers, roughly sliced Feel free to substitute with other fresh vegetables.
  • 1 cup vibrant cherry tomatoes, halved Use any color of cherry tomatoes to add variety.
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls Small mozzarella balls work best for this recipe.
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves Tear leaves for more flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Quality olive oil will enhance the flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Adds a nice tangy flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash cucumbers and cherry tomatoes thoroughly.
  2. Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella.
  2. Gently add the torn basil leaves.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.
Serving
  1. Toss everything together gently until coated.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Plate your salad and garnish with extra basil leaves if desired.

Notes

Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving for better flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days, but be cautious as tomatoes may become mushy.