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Cucumber Caprese Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Caprese Salad for Your Summer Vibes

A vibrant Cucumber Caprese Salad featuring refreshing cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, ideal for summer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 tbsp Dried Basil Or use fresh basil (3 times more)
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano Or use fresh oregano (3 times more)
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Or substitute with red wine vinegar or white balsamic
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste
Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumber English or Persian preferred
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Quartered
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Optional, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Pat dry to avoid moisture

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine dried basil, dried oregano, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Slice ends off cucumbers, lightly score the surface with a fork, and dice into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Quarter cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl with the diced cucumbers. Optionally, add thinly sliced red onion.
  4. Add mozzarella to the bowl, ensuring an even distribution.
  5. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss. Allow resting at room temperature for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Adjust seasoning to taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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