Caprese Salad with Crisp Cucumber
Caprese Salad with Crisp Cucumber pairs juicy Roma tomatoes and creamy mozzarella with cool, crunchy cucumber for a refreshing twist. Sweet aged balsamic and fragrant basil tie everything together, while a drizzle of olive oil adds richness and balance. Serve it chilled as a light lunch, a vibrant starter, or a sunny-day side for grilled mains.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caprese Salad with Crisp Cucumber, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue boiling until it reduces to 1/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Take it off the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
While the balsamic vinegar cools, arrange the tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves in layers 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.
- Calories 105.27 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 3.96 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 8.12 g 3%
- Total Fat 5.78 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.41 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.0 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 128.63 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 4.93 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 117.49 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.32 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 23.27 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 88.08 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 16.04 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Caprese Salad with Crisp Cucumber is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Cucumber, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. Each serving provides about 105.27 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caprese Salad with Crisp Cucumber?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Caprese Salad with Crisp Cucumber made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Cucumber, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caprese Salad with Crisp Cucumber?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 105.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caprese Salad with Crisp Cucumber easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Caprese Salad with Crisp Cucumber healthy?
- Caprese Salad with Crisp Cucumber has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 105.27 calories and 3.96 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 128.63 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.41 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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