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Cucumber Caprese Salad

Crisp and Creamy Cucumber Caprese Salad for Summer Bliss

This Cucumber Caprese Salad combines crisp cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, and sweet cherry tomatoes for a refreshing summer dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 large English Cucumbers sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Balls (ciliegine) whole or sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves torn
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze or balsamic vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the vegetables thoroughly and slice the cucumbers into 1/4 inch rounds. Halve the cherry tomatoes and prepare the mozzarella balls.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic glaze until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Toss the salad lightly, add torn basil leaves, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best taste. Serve immediately for optimal texture.

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