Description
A refreshing salad that combines cool cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 firm cucumbers
- 3 ripe tomatoes (heirloom or vine-ripened)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp good quality olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients, washing cucumbers, tomatoes, and basil thoroughly.
- Slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons; chop tomatoes into wedges or bite-sized pieces.
- Tear or chop fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, gently combine cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salad; season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to coat.
- Let the salad marinate for 10-15 minutes for flavors to develop.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Experiment with additional ingredients like olives or herbs for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cucumber caprese salad, summer salad, fresh ingredients, healthy salad, vegetarian recipes