Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumber meets juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella in this refreshing 10-minute salad, drizzled with balsamic glaze and fresh basil.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 large English cucumber, sliced into thin rounds

02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

03 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), halved

04 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

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

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.

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It comes together in literally 10 minutes but looks like something from an Italian bistro
The combination of cool cucumber with creamy mozzarella creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps you going back for just one more bite

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Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes after tossing to let the flavors mingle, but do not wait too long or the cucumber will start releasing water
Pat your mozzarella dry with paper towels before adding it to prevent the dressing from becoming watered down

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Use a vegetable peeler to create pretty striped patterns on the cucumber before slicing for an extra elegant presentation
If your balsamic glaze is too thick to drizzle, warm it in the microwave for 10 seconds