Description
This refreshing Cucumber Caprese Salad is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese, featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 2 TBSP Olive Oil
- 1 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 TBSP Dried Oregano
- 1 TBSP Dried Basil
- Dash Salt
- Dash Pepper
Salad:
- 1 Cucumber Peeled, Skin Scraped w/Fork and Sliced Thin and Diced
- 1½ cups Cherry Tomatoes quartered
- 8oz Fresh Mozzarella
- ½ Large Red Onion Diced
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- Prepare Salad: Peel and dice the cucumber, quarter the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and slice the mozzarella. Add all to a bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the marinade over the vegetables and cheese in the bowl. Mix well.
- Allow to Marinate: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If you’re not a fan of onions, you can omit them from this recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cucumber Caprese Salad, Caprese Salad, Salad Recipe, Cucumber Salad
