Cucumber Caprese Salad (or Pasta Salad)

Name: Cucumber Caprese Salad (or Pasta Salad)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber, quartered and thinly-sliced(and peeled, if you prefer); 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 8 ouncesmozzarella(baby mozzarella balls or diced mozzarella); 1/2 cup firmly-packed fresh basil leaves, julienned; 1–2 tablespoons balsamic glaze, store-bought or homemade*; sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper; optional: 8 ounces uncooked pasta of your choice (I used orecchiette)

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Total Time

10m

This refreshing Cucumber Caprese Salad is a delicious twist on the classic Caprese with the addition of crisp English cucumbers. Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil are tossed in a balsamic glaze for a flavorful and easy side dish. For a heartier option, add cooked pasta for a full meal.

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

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1 English cucumber, quartered and thinly-sliced(and peeled, if you prefer)

1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

8 ouncesmozzarella(baby mozzarella balls or diced mozzarella)

1/2 cup firmly-packed fresh basil leaves, julienned

1–2 tablespoons balsamic glaze, store-bought or homemade*

sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

optional: 8 ounces uncooked pasta of your choice (I used orecchiette)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

204kcal

10%
Fat

10g

0%
Saturated Fat

6g

0%
Carbohydrates

14g

0%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

4g

0%
Protein

13g

0%
Cholesterol

40mg

2%
Sodium

140mg

7%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Cucumber Caprese Salad (or Pasta Salad)

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts