Description
Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad offers a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, making it perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal. This vibrant salad features refreshing cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, all drizzled with a zesty olive oil and balsamic dressing. Quick to prepare, it impresses at barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners. With its balance of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to become a favorite addition to your warm-weather dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- ½ large red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- Peel and fork-score the cucumber before slicing it thinly and dicing it into small pieces.
- Quarter the cherry tomatoes and chop the red onion into small pieces.
- Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and mozzarella in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad; mix well and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor. Chill for 10 minutes before serving to enhance taste. Customize by adding herbs like parsley or nuts for extra crunch.