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Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad

Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Summer

Enjoy a Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad that combines refreshing cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 cups
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • medium-sized bowl
  • small bowl
  • fork

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil or fresh basil
  • salt pinch
  • pepper pinch

Salad

  • 1 cucumber peeled, fork-scored, and thinly sliced, then diced
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced or pearl-sized
  • 0.5 large red onion chopped into small pieces
  • fresh basil leaves optional

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 all the ingredients are well combined. Set aside to let the flavors meld together.

Prepare the Vegetables

  • Start by peeling a washed cucumber. Use a fork to scrape the skin up and down a few times to create a textured surface. Slice the cucumber thinly and then dice it into small pieces. Place the diced cucumber in a medium-sized bowl.

Add the Tomatoes and Onion

  • Quarter the washed cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the diced cucumbers. Next, thinly slice and dice a red onion. Add the onion to the bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes. If you prefer not to use onion, you can omit this step.

Add the Mozzarella

  • Slice mozzarella into bite-sized pieces, or use pearl-sized mozzarella balls if you have them available. Add the mozzarella to the bowl with the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. Ensure all the ingredients are evenly distributed in the bowl.

Combine and Marinate

  • Pour the prepared marinade over the vegetables and cheese in the bowl. Mix everything well, ensuring the marinade coats all the ingredients evenly. Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop and merge beautifully.

Notes

For a more intense flavor, allow the salad to marinate for longer before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 160mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Easy Salad, Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad, healthy salad, no-cook salad, Summer Salad, vegetarian salad
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