Description
Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a delightful summer dish that combines vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients into a visually stunning presentation. This easy-to-make salad features juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, and a zesty dressing that ties it all together. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a light lunch, this refreshing salad brings the taste of summer right to your table. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a healthy, flavorful dish that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- ½ large red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fruit vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, fruit vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Dice the cucumber after fork-scoring it for texture. Quarter the cherry tomatoes and chop the red onion into small pieces.
- In the same mixing bowl, combine diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg