Description
Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that embodies the spirit of summer. Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a simple side dish, it can be prepared in just 10 minutes! Drizzled with a homemade balsamic dressing infused with herbs, this salad not only pleases the palate but also provides a healthy option packed with vitamins. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled meats, this versatile recipe will quickly become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
- 1 cucumber, peeled, fork-scored, and thinly sliced, then diced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- ½ large red onion, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, quarter the cherry tomatoes, and chop the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and mozzarella.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg