Cucumber Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad is a crisp and refreshing combination of cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil tossed with olive oil and a touch of balsamic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 large English cucumbers sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls or cubed fresh mozzarella
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Wash and dry the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly.
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Slice cucumbers into 1/4 inch rounds and cut tomatoes in half.
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Drain mozzarella and pat dry, then cube if using a large ball.
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In a large bowl combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
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Add torn basil leaves.
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Drizzle olive oil and balsamic over the salad.
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Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
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Toss gently until evenly coated.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately.
Notes
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Wash and dry the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly.
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Slice cucumbers into 1/4 inch rounds and cut tomatoes in half.
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Drain mozzarella and pat dry, then cube if using a large ball.
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In a large bowl combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
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Add torn basil leaves.
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Drizzle olive oil and balsamic over the salad.
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Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
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Toss gently until evenly coated.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately.