Juicy Cucumber Caprese Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella tossed in balsamic glaze for a refreshing Italian-inspired salad.

# 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
07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# How to Prepare:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way cucumbers add this incredible crunch against the soft mozzarella is something you didn't know you needed until you try it
  • It takes literally 15 minutes from fridge to table, making it perfect for those nights when you want something fresh but don't want to actually cook
02 -
  • Don't dress this salad too far ahead of time or the cucumbers will start to release water and get soggy
  • Room temperature mozzarella tastes way better than cold straight from the fridge, so let it sit out for about 20 minutes before assembling
03 -
  • If your cucumbers have thick skin, use a vegetable peeler to strip off some of the skin in alternating strips
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just 5 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together, but not much longer

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