Description
Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that celebrates the essence of summer with its delightful combination of fresh ingredients. This quick and easy salad features crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and zesty red onions, all tossed in a flavorful balsamic dressing. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or as a light lunch, this salad impresses with its bright colors and bold flavors. Whether served as an appetizer or paired with grilled meats, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Best of all, it takes just 10 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- ½ large red onion, chopped into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Chop the cucumber (peeled and diced), quarter the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and mozzarella.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg