Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad (Printable)
Fresh cucumber, tomatoes, and mozzarella tossed with basil and balsamic glaze for a vibrant summer side.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large English cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Dairy
03 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), halved
→ Fresh Herbs
04 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
→ Dressing
05 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (plus extra for drizzling)
07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
02 - Add the torn basil leaves and gently toss to combine.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
05 - Arrange on a serving platter and drizzle with extra balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No cooking required means you can assemble this while carrying on a conversation
- The balsamic glaze creates those gorgeous dark streaks that make it look like you tried much harder than you did
02 -
- Making this ahead causes the cucumbers to weep and the tomatoes to get mushy
- Regular balsamic vinegar will make the salad too watery compared to glaze
03 -
- Pat your mozzarella dry with paper towels to prevent watering down the dressing
- Halve the tomatoes through their equator rather than pole to pole for better presentation