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Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad - Tasty

Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad

This salad combines traditional Caprese flavors with crisp cucumber for a refreshing twist. It is a simple, no-cook side dish perfect for busy cooks seeking vibrant, seasonal options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 141
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Balsamic Reduction
  • 1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
For the Salad
  • 2 large Roma tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
  • 8 ounce package sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  2. While the balsamic vinegar is cooling, arrange tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves in a layered pattern on a small serving platter until the platter is covered.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cooled balsamic vinegar over the salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4.3gCholesterol: 36.9mgSodium: 139mgSugar: 4.2g

Notes

Nutrition data includes the full amount of reduced balsamic vinegar. The actual amount you consume will vary.

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