Cucumber Caprese Salad Recipe: A Refreshing Twist

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup aged balsamic vinegar
• 2 large Roma tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
• 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium heat. Let it simmer until it reduces to 1/4 cup, approximately 8 minutes. Take it off the heat and let it cool down to room temperature.
2. While the balsamic vinegar cools, arrange the tomato, cucumber, and mozzarella slices along with basil leaves in a layered pattern on a small serving platter, covering the entire platter. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper to your liking.
3. Carefully drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cooled balsamic reduction over the salad. Serve right away for the best taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 141 kcal
• Fat Content: 8 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 265 mg
• Protein Content: 10 g
• Cholesterol Content: 24 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 7 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g