Description
A refreshing salad combining crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 firm cucumbers, sliced
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped or halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and slice cucumbers and tomatoes.
- Tear or slice fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, layer cucumbers, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Toss gently.
- Add chiffonade basil to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss lightly.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving fresh.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best texture. Can add balsamic vinegar or lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, summer dish, cucumber caprese, fresh ingredients, vegetarian salad