Cucumber Caprese Salad
This cucumber caprese salad is a delightful fresh cucumber salad recipe combining crunchy cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, and juicy cherry tomatoes, drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing for a quick, healthy meal. Perfect as an easy cucumber caprese salad for any occasion, it's a delicious way to enjoy seasonal ingredients and maintain your healthy eating goals.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dried basil (or 3 tbsp fresh, chopped)
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil (choose high-quality extra virgin)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (use aged balsamic for the best flavor)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- ½ large red onion (finely chopped)
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (halved or torn into small pieces)
- 1 cucumber (peeled, scored, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Let the dressing sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
- Peel and score the cucumber by running a fork along the skin to create ridges. Dice it into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Quarter cherry tomatoes and finely chop red onion. Add both to the bowl with the cucumber.
- Halve fresh mozzarella balls or tear larger pieces into bite-sized portions. Add to the vegetable mixture and gently toss.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Mix until everything is well-coated, then let the salad sit for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.