Description
This Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese, featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a flavorful balsamic dressing. It’s a refreshing and easy-to-make salad perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
For the Salad:
- 1 cucumber, peeled, fork-scored, and diced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- ½ large red onion, chopped
- Optional: fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prep the Vegetables: Peel and dice the cucumber, quarter the cherry tomatoes, and chop the red onion.
- Assemble the Salad: Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella, and onion in a bowl. Add the dressing and mix well.
- Let it Marinate: Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding fresh basil leaves for extra flavor.
- For a shortcut, use pearl-sized mozzarella balls instead of slicing a larger piece of mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cucumber Caprese Salad, Caprese Salad, Fresh Salad, Summer Salad
