Description
A refreshing and light Cucumber Caprese Salad featuring crisp English cucumber, creamy fresh mozzarella pearls, sweet grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect as a healthy appetizer or side dish, this no-cook salad combines classic Italian flavors with a summertime twist.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls (drained)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber: Slice the English cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice each half in half again to create quarters. Chop these quarters into bite-sized pieces to ensure they are easy to eat and well balanced with the other ingredients.
- Combine main ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the chopped cucumber, drained fresh mozzarella pearls, and grape tomatoes. These ingredients will form the base of your salad, offering contrasting textures and fresh flavors.
- Add basil and dressing: Sprinkle the fresh chopped basil over the bowl, then pour in the balsamic vinaigrette. Gently stir the mixture to combine all ingredients well, ensuring the dressing coats everything evenly without crushing the delicate mozzarella.
- Serve or chill: The salad can be served immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerated until ready to serve. Chilling allows the flavors to meld beautifully for about 30 minutes to an hour.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, peel the cucumber before chopping if desired.
- Use a high-quality balsamic vinaigrette or homemade for the best flavor.
- This salad is best enjoyed the day it is made to preserve freshness and texture.
- Gently stir to avoid breaking the mozzarella pearls.
- Can be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Cucumber Caprese Salad, fresh mozzarella salad, Italian salad, summer salad, balsamic vinaigrette salad, no-cook salad, healthy salad
