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.
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
Instructions
Salad Preparation
- Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
- Add the mozzarella pearls and drained sweet corn to the mixture.
- Sprinkle in dried basil, garlic powder, and salt. Squeeze half a fresh lemon over the salad.
- Toss everything gently to combine.
- 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.