Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad Recipe: The Best Healthy Twist
A refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
- Cut the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Notes
- For an added flavor, consider marinating cucumbers with salt for 15 minutes before assembling the salad.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Caprese, Salad, Healthy, Fresh