Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad (Printable)
Fresh cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella with basil and balsamic glaze.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large English cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Dairy
03 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), halved
→ Fresh Herbs
04 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
→ Dressing
05 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (plus extra for drizzling)
07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
02 - Add the torn basil leaves and gently toss to combine.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
05 - Arrange on a serving platter and drizzle with extra balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
- The combination of cool cucumber and sweet tomatoes is impossibly refreshing on hot days
02 -
- This salad needs to be served immediately after dressing because the cucumbers will release water and get soggy if they sit too long
- Room temperature ingredients taste better here than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
- Buy the best mozzarella you can find since the quality really shines in such a simple dish
- Seed the cucumber if you have time for an even crisper texture