Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad Delight with Turkey Bacon Twist
A refreshing salad combining crunchy cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, and crispy turkey bacon for a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup crispy turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, crispy turkey bacon, and torn basil.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for fresh flavor.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and add extra mozzarella.
- Use a variety of cucumbers for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg