Cucumber Caprese Salad for a Cool and Refreshing Side
A crisp and refreshing salad combining cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with a light dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 large cucumbers, sliced
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces mozzarella balls
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or glaze
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and place in a bowl.
- Add halved tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Tear basil leaves and add to the mixture.
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Let sit briefly before serving.
Notes
Add dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp and fresh.