Description
This Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a refreshing, quick, and colorful dish perfect for warm days. With crisp cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, it’s light yet satisfying and ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 1 cucumber (peeled, fork‑scored, thinly sliced, then diced)
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- ½ large red onion (chopped into small pieces)
- Optional: fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the marinade.
- Peel and fork‑score the cucumber, slice it thinly, dice it, and place in a medium bowl.
- Quarter the cherry tomatoes and dice the red onion.
- Cube or use bite‑size pieces of fresh mozzarella and add to the bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the vegetables and cheese, toss well, and let it sit for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Use ciliegine or burrata for a creamier texture.
- Try different vinegars like white balsamic or red wine vinegar.
- Substitute onions based on preference.
- Use fresh herbs if available for more aroma.
- Drain cucumbers and pat mozzarella dry to avoid excess water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
