Description
A fresh cucumber caprese salad made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and herbs in a light balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, halved or torn
- 1/2 large red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp dried basil or 3 tbsp fresh basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing, peeling, and chopping evenly
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl
- Combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and mozzarella in a large bowl
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently
- Let the salad rest briefly before serving
Notes
- Pat mozzarella dry before using
- Add dressing just before serving for best texture
- Drain excess liquid if storing leftovers
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg