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Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad

Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad

This Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad is a refreshing dish combining fresh veggies, mozzarella, and vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 pound beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 3 units Persian cucumbers or 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced crosswise
Cheese
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into rounds
Condiments
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar
  • flaky sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
Herbs
  • 6 to 8 leaves fresh basil large, torn into pieces

Equipment

  • Platter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Arrange the tomato slices in an overlapping pattern on a platter.
  2. Arrange the mozzarella and cucumbers over the tomatoes.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  4. Tear the basil leaves into small pieces, scatter over the top, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, drizzle olive oil and vinegar just before serving.

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