Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad Recipe
A refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad, this Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a delightful combination of crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a zesty herb-infused marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 1 cucumber, peeled, fork-scored, thinly sliced, then diced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced or pearl-sized
- ½ large red onion, chopped
- Optional: fresh basil leaves
Marinade
Salad
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Prepare the Salad: Peel and dice the cucumber. Quarter the cherry tomatoes. Chop the red onion. Slice or prepare the mozzarella. Combine all vegetables and cheese in a bowl.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the marinade over the salad mixture. Toss gently to coat everything. Allow the salad to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding fresh basil leaves for extra flavor.
- For a more intense flavor, refrigerate the salad for an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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