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Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad with Sweet Corn and Balsamic Glaze

This fresh cucumber caprese salad with sweet corn is a crisp, refreshing dish that combines juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, sweet corn, and tender cucumbers. Tossed with garlic, basil, a squeeze of lemon, and finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, it’s a quick, flavorful salad perfect for summer lunches, light dinners, or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 large cucumber chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 ball mozzarella pearls
  • 1 can sweet corn drained
  • 1/2 piece lemon squeezed
  • to taste balsamic glaze
  • to taste dried basil
  • to taste garlic powder
  • to taste salt

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
  3. Add the mozzarella pearls and drained sweet corn to the mixture.
  4. Sprinkle in dried basil, garlic powder, and salt. Squeeze half a fresh lemon over the salad.
  5. Toss everything gently to combine.
  6. Drizzle with balsamic glaze right before serving.

Notes

  • Use Persian or English cucumbers for a tender texture and less watery salad.
  • For maximum freshness, add balsamic glaze just before serving.