Description
A refreshing salad that combines the crispness of cucumbers, sweetness of cherry tomatoes, and creaminess of mozzarella, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and slice them into rounds.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and add to the mixing bowl with cucumbers.
- Add fresh mozzarella balls to the bowl.
- Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them into the salad.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss the salad to coat ingredients in the dressing.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge before serving.
Notes
Choose ripe cherry tomatoes and fresh ingredients for the best flavor. You can add extra ingredients like avocado or different cheeses for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, caprese, summer, fresh, healthy