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Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad

A bright and refreshing salad featuring crisp cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, and juicy tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Fresh mozzarella creamy and mild
  • 2 Ripe tomatoes use juicy heirloom varieties
  • 1 Cucumbers opt for English cucumbers
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves fragrant and aromatic
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil drizzle generously
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar adds tangy sweetness
  • to taste Salt and pepper enhance flavors
For the Garnish
  • to taste Cracked black pepper finishing touch
  • a few Basil sprigs for presentation

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather ingredients: ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, crisp cucumbers, fragrant basil, and balsamic glaze.
  2. Slice the cucumbers and tomatoes into even rounds, about ?-inch thick.
  3. Cube the fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Layer the salad on a large platter starting with cucumber slices, followed by tomato rounds, and then mozzarella cubes.
  5. Tear or chop fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the layered salad.
  6. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top to finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor.

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