Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad that combines the classic Caprese ingredients with the addition of crisp cucumbers for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
For the salad:
- 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
- Prepare the Marinade
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables
Peel and dice the cucumber. Add to a bowl. Quarter cherry tomatoes and chop the red onion. Add to the bowl.
- Add the Mozzarella
Slice fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl with other vegetables.
- Combine and Marinate
Pour the marinade over the vegetables and cheese. Mix well to coat evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Cucumber Caprese Salad, Caprese Salad, Cucumber Salad, Summer Salad
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