CUCUMBER CAPRESE SALAD

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An easy and delicious layered-style cucumber caprese salad that makes for a beautiful presentation!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 large Roma tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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 heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Arrange tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves in an alternating pattern on a small serving platter until platter is covered. Drizzle olive oil over the salad. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cooled balsamic vinegar on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 264.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Chidera Eze
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Gomolemo Vincent Seapei
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I can't wait to try this salad with different types of cheese.


Raju Thakur
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Marianna Lubbe
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I'm going to make this salad for my next barbecue.


Tashwayne Oldfield
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Isha Styles Pro Wardell
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I'm willing to try this salad. It looks so good.


ramzan shakoor
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. I can't wait to make it for my next party.


Faryaad Bhatti
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I love the combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. This salad is sure to be a hit.


Rajendra Kevin
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Mohamed Mustafa
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I'm always looking for new cucumber salad recipes. This one looks like a keeper.


Lema Tesisa
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This salad looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


ANDAH EMMANUEL
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I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Muriel April Russ
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This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper.


Dineshs Ho
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salads, but this one was really good. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the cucumbers were nice and crisp.


Altaf hassan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. The dressing is also really good.


Isabella Lopez
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Felipe Leyva
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This cucumber Caprese salad was a refreshing and light summer side dish. The combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese was perfect, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!