Description
Cucumber Caprese Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish perfect for summer gatherings. This vibrant salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil, all drizzled with rich balsamic glaze and high-quality olive oil. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor that’s as delightful as a sunny day. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this salad is the ideal accompaniment to barbecues or a light lunch. Enjoy the taste of summer no matter where you are!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all fresh ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water and slice thinly (about ¼ inch thick).
- Wash cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
- Tear basil leaves into smaller pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, and torn basil leaves; toss gently.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil; season with salt and pepper; toss again until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg