Description
A refreshing and light Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad featuring crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and a fragrant blend of dried oregano and basil, all tossed in a simple olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect as a quick appetizer or a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
Salad
- 1 cucumber, peeled, fork-scored, and thinly sliced, then diced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ large red onion, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables and cheese: Peel the cucumber, use a fork to score it lightly, then thinly slice and dice it into small pieces. Quarter the cherry tomatoes and chop the red onion into small pieces. Cut the fresh mozzarella into bite-sized chunks.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Whisk together until well blended.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and mozzarella pieces.
- Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until all components are evenly coated. Serve immediately or chill briefly to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh mozzarella rather than pre-shredded cheese.
- The dried herbs can be substituted with fresh basil and oregano if available; use about 1 tablespoon of each fresh, chopped.
- Chilling the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving enhances the flavors.
- This salad is perfect as a light lunch or side dish for grilled meats.
- Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
