The Best Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad Recipe
A refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad, this Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a perfect summer side dish bursting with flavors of cucumber, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and a tangy balsamic dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
For the Salad:
- 1 cucumber, peeled, fork-scored, thinly sliced, then diced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- ½ large red onion, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad to coat everything in the dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain its crisp textures.
- Feel free to add freshly chopped basil or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
