Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining crunchy cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm cucumbers, sliced
- 3 heirloom or vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes under cool running water.
- Slice cucumbers thinly and cut tomatoes into wedges or chunks.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and torn basil leaves.
- Tear fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces and fold it into the salad mixture.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; adjust to taste.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper, tossing gently.
- Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.
- Serve in a large, colorful bowl.
Notes
Use fresh, in-season produce for the best flavor. Don’t overdress the salad; taste and adjust as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, caprese, summer, healthy, vegetarian