Description
A fresh and easy Cucumber Caprese Salad, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
- 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 olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well and set aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and fork-score a cucumber, slice thinly, then dice. Place in a bowl.
- Add the Tomatoes and Onion: Quarter cherry tomatoes and dice red onion. Add to the bowl with cucumbers.
- Add the Mozzarella: Slice mozzarella into bite-sized pieces or use pearl-sized balls. Add to the bowl.
- Combine and Marinate: Pour marinade over the salad, mix well, and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Omit red onion if preferred.
- Fresh basil leaves add extra flavor.
- Best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cucumber caprese salad, easy salad, Italian salad