Cucumber Caprese Salad is a light summer salad made with crisp cucumber, fresh mozzarella pearls, grape tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinaigrette.

Scale

1 English cucumber

8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls drained

2 cups grape tomatoes

1/3 cup fresh chopped basil

1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette

1. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice in half again. Chop into bite sized pieces.

2. Combine the cucumber, mozzarella pearls, and tomatoes in a medium mixing bowl.

3. Add the basil and balsamic vinaigrette and stir gently.

4. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Add sliced red onion.

Peel the cucumbers before adding them to the salad.

Substitute balsamic glaze for the vinaigrette.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.

Add or substitute your favorite basil pesto.

Add chopped avocado.

Add your favorite protein such as chicken, shrimp or steak.

Keywords: Cucumber Caprese Salad, light summer salad, mozzarella and tomato dish