Easy Cucumber Caprese Salad (Printable)

Fresh cucumber, tomatoes, and mozzarella with basil in balsamic dressing

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 large English cucumber, sliced into thin rounds

02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

03 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), halved

04 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

05 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

06 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (plus extra for drizzling)

07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt

08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

01 - In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.

02 - Add the torn basil leaves and gently toss to combine.

03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper.

04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.

05 - Arrange on a serving platter and drizzle with extra balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately.

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It comes together in literally ten minutes but looks like something from a fancy Italian restaurant
The textures are incredible—crunchy, juicy, creamy, and fresh all in one bite
You can prep everything ahead and just toss it right before serving

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Mix this at the very last minute—cucumbers release water as they sit, and nobody wants a watery salad
If you must prep ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss right before serving
Room temperature ingredients taste better here than cold ones—let everything sit out for 20 minutes

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Salt your cucumber slices for 10 minutes and pat dry if you want extra crunch—this draws out excess water
A sprinkle of flaky sea salt right before serving adds texture and makes each bite special