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Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad

Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad for a Cool Summer Treat

This Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a refreshing summer dish perfect for gatherings, made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumber English cucumbers preferred
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Quartered
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Sliced or pearl-sized
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Diced
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash cucumbers under cool running water. Peel and slice thinly, removing seeds. Sprinkle lightly with salt and let drain.
  2. Combine drained cucumber slices, quartered cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion in a bowl. Toss gently to mix.
  3. Add mozzarella to the vegetable mixture and fold gently to combine.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve this salad fresh at gatherings or for a light weeknight dinner. Customize with additional herbs or avocados as desired.

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