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Juicy Cucumber Caprese Salad 2025 12 06 183035 150x150 1

Juicy Cucumber Caprese Salad

A light, refreshing salad combining crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or thick slices, based on your preference.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, diced mozzarella, and torn basil leaves together gently.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Carefully mix everything together until well combined.
  6. Enjoy your refreshing salad right away or let it chill in the fridge for a few minutes for an even cooler taste.

Notes

For best flavor, use ripe cucumbers and tomatoes. Chill before serving for enhanced taste.

  • Author: soukaina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian