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Cucumber Caprese Salad

Cost $10, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 15 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Condiments

    • ½ cup aged balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 🧂 Salt to taste
    • Ground black pepper to taste

  • Vegetables

    • 🍅 2 large Roma tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
    • 🥒 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mozzarella cheese

  • Herbs

    • 🌿 1 cup fresh basil leaves

STEPS

1

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 the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

2

While the balsamic vinegar is cooling, arrange tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves in a layered pattern on a small serving platter until the platter is covered. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3

Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cooled balsamic vinegar over the salad. Serve immediately.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

141

Calories

  • 10g
    Protein
  • 7g
    Carbs
  • 8g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use high-quality, aged balsamic vinegar for a richer flavor.For extra crunch, try adding a small handful of toasted pine nuts as a topping.Serve this salad fresh to preserve its texture and presentation.This recipe can be easily scaled up for larger gatherings.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.