Description
A refreshing salad combining crisp cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil, drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Fresh Cucumbers
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Sea Salt to taste
- Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients, ensuring freshness.
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Prepare tomatoes by slicing into wedges or rounds.
- Tear the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, layer cucumbers, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Toss gently.
- Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle over the salad.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, adding salt and pepper. Toss again gently.
- Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy fresh, ideally outdoors on a warm summer day.
Notes
Aim for uniform thickness of your slices for presentation. Consider marinating cucumbers briefly for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cucumber Salad, Caprese Salad, Summer Recipes, Healthy Salad, Easy Salad