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Cucumber Caprese Salad

Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad

This Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad is the ultimate refreshment for warm summer days. By combining the classic flavors of a traditional Italian caprese with the crisp crunch of garden-fresh cucumbers, you get a side dish that is light, vibrant, and incredibly satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 103
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 English cucumber thin-skinned and mild
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls drained
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Equipment

  • Medium-sized mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Prepare the cucumbers: Slice the English cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice each half in half again. Chop these sections into bite-sized pieces. You may choose to peel them first, though English cucumbers have a very tender skin.
    1 English cucumber
  2. Combine the base: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the chopped cucumbers, the drained mozzarella pearls, and the grape tomatoes.
    1 English cucumber, 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls, 2 cups grape tomatoes
  3. Season and dress: Add the fresh chopped basil and the balsamic vinaigrette to the bowl.
    1/3 cup fresh chopped basil, 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
  4. Toss: Gently stir the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated in the vinaigrette.
  5. Chill or serve: You can serve the salad immediately or place it in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld until you are ready to eat.

Notes

To ensure your Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad is a hit, always use fresh basil. Dried basil simply cannot replicate the aromatic sweetness that fresh leaves provide. If you are serving this at a party, consider keeping the dressing on the side or drizzling it right before serving to prevent the cucumbers from losing their signature crunch. Using English cucumbers is highly recommended because they have smaller seeds and a thinner skin, which blends better with the soft mozzarella and juicy tomatoes.