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Cucumber Caprese Salad

A refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 medium cucumbers sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes sliced
Cheese
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced or balls
Herbs
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves torn
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp balsamic glaze for drizzling
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Slice the cucumbers and tomatoes into thin rounds.
  2. Slice or tear the fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large serving bowl, layer the cucumber slices, tomato slices, and mozzarella pieces.
  2. Toss in the torn basil leaves evenly over the top.
Dress the Salad
  1. Drizzle the balsamic glaze and olive oil over the salad.
  2. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve
  1. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added flavor, you can marinate the cucumbers in a little salt for 10 minutes before assembling the salad.

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