Juicy Cucumber Caprese Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh Italian-inspired salad with crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in balsamic dressing.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 large cucumbers, sliced into half-moons

02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

03 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

04 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine), halved

05 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

06 - 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt

08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and halved mozzarella balls.

02 - Add the torn basil leaves and gently toss to distribute evenly.

03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.

05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil leaves if desired.

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The crunch of cucumbers alongside creamy mozzarella creates this perfect texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
It comes together in literally 15 minutes but looks like something from a fancy Italian restaurant
The balsamic glaze adds this sweet tanginess that makes people ask whats your secret ingredient

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Make sure to add the dressing right before serving, otherwise the cucumbers will release water and turn your beautiful crisp salad into a soggy situation
If you can only find regular balsamic vinegar, reduce it down in a small saucepan until its thick enough to coat the back of a spoon

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Let your sliced cucumbers sit in a colander for 10 minutes with a sprinkle of salt to draw out excess water before making the salad
Buy those little pearl mozzarella balls instead of the large ones, they stay firm longer and have a better texture in cold salads