Description
Cucumber Caprese Salad is a cool, crisp twist on the classic Italian favorite. With crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, it’s the kind of dish that turns an ordinary summer day into something special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large English cucumber (chopped)
- 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls (or chopped log)
- ⅓ cup freshly chopped basil
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinaigrette (or a drizzle of olive oil + aged balsamic)
Instructions
- Slice cucumber lengthwise, then quarter and chop.
- Halve the tomatoes.
- Combine cucumber, tomatoes, and mozzarella in a large bowl.
- Gently fold in the chopped basil.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette or balsamic + olive oil. Toss lightly.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 24 hours.
Notes
Tip: Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and more crunch. Add basil and dressing right before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Caprese, cucumber salad, summer salad, Italian, vegetarian, no-cook