Description
Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with its colorful ingredients. This easy-to-make salad features crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and zesty red onions, all drizzled with a simple balsamic dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light side dish at any gathering, it’s sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal. In just 10 minutes, you can create a delightful salad that not only looks beautiful but also tastes incredible.
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
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- On a cutting board, thinly slice the cucumber (fork-score it for added texture), quarter the cherry tomatoes, and chop the red onion into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumber, quartered tomatoes, chopped red onion, and fresh mozzarella. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg