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Cucumber Caprese Salad

This cucumber caprese salad features crisp cucumber slices, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella cheese assembled in a colorful, fresh presentation. The ingredients are tossed with fragrant basil and drizzled with balsamic glaze, resulting in a crunchy, juicy, and tender textured salad that is visually appealing and refreshingly light.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cucumbers peeled and sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced into rounds
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves whole or torn
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze for drizzling
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Serving bowls or plates
  • Spoon or drizzle bottle

Method
 

  1. Start by slicing the cucumbers into thin, even rounds and place them in a large mixing bowl. Their crisp texture will create a refreshing base for the salad.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl, distributing them evenly among the cucumber slices for color and sweetness.
  3. Slice the mozzarella cheese into rounds similar in thickness to the cucumber slices, and layer or scatter them over the vegetables.
  4. Tear or leave whole the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad, adding fragrant greenery and flavor.
  5. Drizzle the balsamic glaze evenly over the assembled salad, watching it create a glossy, flavorful finish.
  6. Season the salad generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors, then gently toss everything together to combine.
  7. Serve the salad immediately on plates or in bowls, allowing the fresh textures and vibrant colors to shine.