Ingredients
– 2 large cucumbers, sliced
– 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
– 1 cup fresh basil leaves
– ½ cup balsamic glaze
– 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
– Salt, to taste
– Pepper, to taste
Instructions
To craft the Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad, follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare Ingredients: Wash the cucumbers and basil leaves thoroughly. Pat them dry.
2. Slice Cucumbers: Cut the cucumbers into thin slices, approximately ¼-inch thick. Arrange them on a large serving platter.
3. Layer Mozzarella: Add slices of fresh mozzarella cheese atop the cucumber slices, alternating them for an appealing look.
4. Add Basil: Tuck whole basil leaves between the cucumber and mozzarella slices. Feel free to add more or fewer leaves depending on your preference.
5. Drizzle Olive Oil: Lightly drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the layered salad.
6. Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, ensuring to enhance the natural flavors.
7. Finish with Balsamic: Finally, drizzle the balsamic glaze generously over the entire salad for a beautiful gloss and sweet tang.
8. Serve Immediately: Enjoy the salad fresh to appreciate the best of its flavors.
Each of these steps will help you create a colorful and delectable salad that dazzles the taste buds without requiring extensive cooking skills.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 10g