Easy side dishes cucumber caprese salad with Turkey Bacon Twist
A refreshing and easy side dish, this Cucumber Caprese Salad features a unique twist with turkey bacon, making it a perfect addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella, and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Add salt, pepper, and basil, then toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- This salad can also be customized with additional vegetables like bell peppers or red onion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Easy side dishes, Cucumber Caprese Salad, Turkey Bacon Salad