Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad, a delightful and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This salad brings together crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, all drizzled with a tangy dressing of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 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
- Optional: fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- Peel and fork-score the cucumber before slicing thinly and dicing.
- Quarter the cherry tomatoes and chop the red onion into small pieces (optional).
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and mozzarella.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients; toss gently to coat evenly. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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