Description
Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that brings together the best of summer’s bounty. With its crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, this salad is not just a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors. Perfect for casual gatherings or elegant dinners, it can be prepared in just 10 minutes with minimal effort. Drizzled with a simple olive oil and balsamic dressing, this salad showcases fresh ingredients at their finest, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters or anyone looking to brighten up their meal. Whether served as a side or a light main dish, this salad is sure to impress.
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
- ½ large red onion, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Using a chef's knife, prepare the vegetables: peel and fork-score the cucumber before slicing it thinly and dicing it; cut cherry tomatoes into quarters; chop red onion into fine pieces.
- Add diced cucumber, quartered tomatoes, chopped red onion, and fresh mozzarella to the bowl with dressing. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional herbs if desired. Serve immediately for optimal freshness or chill briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg