Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad that combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a flavorful marinade. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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For the marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
For the 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, mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, and a dash of salt and pepper. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables: Peel and dice the cucumber. Quarter the cherry tomatoes and chop the red onion. Add all to a bowl.
- Add the mozzarella: Slice the mozzarella into pieces and add to the bowl.
- Combine and marinate: Pour the marinade over the vegetables and cheese. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Caprese Salad, Summer, Easy, Fresh
