Name: Cucumber Caprese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls (drained); 2 cups grape tomatoes; 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil; 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Cucumber Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad with Cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella in a white bowl

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A refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad, combining cucumbers, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil for a light and healthy dish.

Author: Genevieve Lemoine
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Salad
Method: No Cooking
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 English cucumber
8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls (drained)
2 cups grape tomatoes
1/3 cup fresh chopped basil
1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette

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Instructions

Prepare the cucumber: Start by slicing the cucumber in half lengthwise. Then, slice it in half once more. Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
Combine ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, mozzarella pearls, and grape tomatoes.
Add flavor: Add the fresh chopped basil and the balsamic vinaigrette to the bowl. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients together.
Serve: You can serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste or cover it and refrigerate it until you’re ready to serve.

Notes

Best served fresh; can be made in advance if components are stored separately.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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