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Juicy Cucumber Caprese Salad

A bright, fresh twist on the classic Italian favorite with crunchy cucumbers, creamy bocconcini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large cucumbers, sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
  • Fresh basil leaves, torn or chiffonade
  • 2–3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1–2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumbers into rounds.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
  4. Toss in fresh basil leaves.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve chilled.

Notes

For a creamy twist, consider using burrata instead of bocconcini or adding toasted pine nuts for crunch.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: salad, cucumber, caprese, refreshing, picnic