Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad Recipe
Enjoy a delightful Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad, a refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad. This recipe combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and a flavorful herb 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
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Salad:
- 1 cucumber, peeled, fork-scored, thinly sliced, then diced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- ½ large red onion, chopped
- Optional: fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare Salad: Peel and dice the cucumber. Quarter the cherry tomatoes. Chop the red onion. Slice the mozzarella. Combine all in a bowl.
- Combine: Pour the marinade over the salad ingredients. Mix well to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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