Description
Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is your go-to dish for summer gatherings, family barbecues, or a refreshing weeknight meal. This vibrant salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, tossed in a light dressing of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. In just 10 minutes, you can create a visually appealing and delicious salad that not only tastes fantastic but is also healthy. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, it will surely impress friends and family alike. Enjoy the burst of fresh flavors with every bite!
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: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Chop the Vegetables: Peel and slice the cucumber; quarter the cherry tomatoes; chop the red onion.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix diced cucumber, quartered tomatoes, chopped mozzarella, and red onion. Pour dressing over the top.
- Toss and Serve: Gently combine until everything is well coated with dressing. Serve immediately or chill briefly for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg