Description
Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a vibrant and refreshing twist on the classic Italian dish, perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches. Bursting with fresh flavors from ripe cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant herbs, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also a feast for the eyes. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can stand alone as a healthy snack. Ideal for potlucks and barbecues, this salad will impress your guests while keeping things light and delicious.
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 mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and then dice them. Quarter the cherry tomatoes and chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, quartered tomatoes, mozzarella chunks, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg