This is such an easy dish using some of the best veggies and herbs from the garden. The cucumber takes this caprase salad to the next level.
I eat this with a spoon so I can be sure to get all of the balsamic vinaigrette out of the bowl!
Nothing better than fresh ingredients from the garden! |
Cucumber Caprese Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
8 oz of fresh mozzarella cut up in 1 inch cubes (or mozzerella balls)
1 large cucumber, seeds removed (scoop out with small spoon)
4 basil leaves, thinly sliced
8 oz cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- Toss all ingredients in bowl
- Add balsamic vinaigrette (see below)
Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/4 cup Balsalmic Vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, smashed
2 servings Kal Stevia (to taste)
1/8th tsp of salt
Dash of black pepper
- Mix all ingredient in a small pint size jar. Shake well.
This is my favorite salad in the world--but anything with fresh basil in it rings my bells! I've used red AND yellow tomatoes together in this salad--so pretty--but I've never tried cucumber, which I will do next weekend. Do you ever peel your cucumber in this salad? Does it make a difference? Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pearl! Caprese Salads are awesome! What's not to love about cheese and tomato and balsamic vinegar! The cucumber was my summer spin since I have so many coming from my in-laws. I kept the skin on for color and texture! Very refreshing!
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