Description
Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, all brought together with a light dressing of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or simply as a light meal at home, this salad is quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes! Perfectly versatile, it can be served on its own, alongside grilled meats, or even as a topping for sandwiches. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- ½ large red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Chop the cucumber (peeled and fork-scored), quarter the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and mozzarella.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg