Cucumber Caprese Salad
Cucumber Caprese Salad is a fresh Italian-inspired salad made with tomatoes, mozzarella, cucumbers, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into rounds
- 3 Persian cucumbers or 1 large English cucumber thinly sliced crosswise
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Flaky sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 to 8 large fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Arrange the tomato slices in a slightly overlapping pattern on a serving platter.
- Layer the mozzarella slices and cucumber slices evenly over the tomatoes.
- Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the salad.
- Add a light drizzle of balsamic vinegar for a tangy finish.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper evenly across the top.
- Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces and scatter them over the salad.
- Serve the Cucumber Caprese Salad immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
You can substitute cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes for a slightly sweeter salad.