Description
A delightful and refreshing Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad that combines the classic Caprese flavors with the added crunch of cucumber. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a summer meal.
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
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/2 large red onion, chopped
- Optional: fresh basil leaves
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 the mozzarella. Combine all vegetables and mozzarella in a bowl.
- Assemble the Salad: Pour the marinade over the salad ingredients. Mix well to coat everything. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
