Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad (Printable)
A fresh blend of cucumber, tomatoes, and mozzarella with balsamic dressing.
# What You 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
# How To Make It:
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 -
- No cooking required, just refreshing slicing and assembling
- Perfect for those scorching days when turning on the oven feels impossible
- Looks impressive but comes together in literally ten minutes
02 -
- This salad is best served immediately, the cucumber will start releasing water and get soggy if it sits too long
- Room temperature ingredients really shine here, take the mozzarella out about fifteen minutes before assembling
03 -
- If your cucumbers have thick skin, use a vegetable peeler to create stripes before slicing
- Let the dressed salad sit for just five minutes before serving, the flavors need that moment to mingle properly