Description
A fresh and light salad combining cool cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and soft mozzarella, perfect for hot days or quick side dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and cucumber into thick slices.
- Cut the mozzarella into slices.
- Arrange the cucumber slices on a serving platter.
- Top each cucumber slice with a slice of tomato and a slice of mozzarella.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For best texture, keep dressing separate until serving. Leftovers may release water, so drain excess liquid before serving again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, Caprese, fresh, vegetarian