Caprese Salad with Basil & Cucumber
This salad combines fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and cucumber with basil for a light, no-cook meal. Arranging the basil leaves and cucumber slices felt calming; this salad almost styles itself with its natural beauty.
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella Drained
- 1 Cucumber
- Basil leaves
Dressing
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1/2 tsp Salt To taste
- 1/4 tsp Pepper Freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh mozzarella into uniform pieces.
- In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced tomatoes, cucumber, and mozzarella together.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat all ingredients.
- Add the fresh basil leaves just before you serve the salad.
Notes
This salad works well as a light dinner or a side dish for grilled proteins. For ingredient substitutions, you can use balsamic vinegar instead of lemon juice for a slightly different flavor profile. If you do not have fresh mozzarella, use small mozzarella balls (bocconcini).
By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.