Juicy Cucumber Caprese Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella tossed in tangy balsamic dressing with fresh basil.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Herbs

01 - 2 large cucumbers, sliced into half-moons
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

→ Cheese

04 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine), halved

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
06 - 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (or balsamic reduction)
07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and halved mozzarella balls.
02 - Add the torn basil leaves and gently toss to distribute evenly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil leaves if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the perfect no cook solution when youre craving something substantial but cant bear to turn on the stove
  • The combination of cool crisp cucumbers with creamy mozzarella creates this incredibly satisfying texture contrast
02 -
  • The salad is best served within an hour of dressing because the salt will eventually draw water out of the cucumbers and make things soggy
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss everything right before you're ready to serve
03 -
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together
  • If your cherry tomatoes aren't perfectly sweet, add a tiny drizzle of honey to the dressing

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