Description
This Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad. With crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and a flavorful balsamic marinade, it’s the perfect summer side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
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, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and red onion.
- Add the marinade: Pour the marinade over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve chilled.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh, but you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
- Feel free to customize this salad by adding other ingredients like olives, avocado, or grilled chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Healthy recipe, summer salad, vegetarian dish