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Cucumber Caprese Salad

Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Refreshing Twist with Turkey Bacon

A refreshing take on Caprese salad with cucumbers, mozzarella, tomatoes, and a touch of turkey bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Salad bowl
  • Small whisk or spoon
  • Mandoline slicer

Ingredients
  

Fresh Ingredients

  • 1 whole English cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz mozzarella pearls or cubed fresh mozzarella
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves torn or chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or reduction
  • Salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • crushed red pepper flakes optional for a kick

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Slice cucumbers, halve the tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and tear the basil.
  • In a large bowl, gently toss the cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, red onion, and basil together.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  • Lightly toss everything to coat. Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Notes

For best flavor, chill the salad before serving and use high-quality olive oil and balsamic. Add basil just before serving to keep it fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cucumber Caprese Salad, fresh, healthy, salad, turkey bacon, vegetarian
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