Go Back
–+ servings
Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad with tomatoes and mozzarella

Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad

A light and refreshing salad combining cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and mozzarella with a simple dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Use high-quality olive oil for better flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 pinch salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 pinch pepper Adjust to taste.
Salad Ingredients
  • 1 large cucumber Peeled, fork-scored, thinly sliced, and diced.
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes Cut into quarters.
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella Cut into cubes.
  • 0.5 large red onion Chopped into small pieces.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Whisk them together until well blended.
  2. Peel the cucumber and score it lightly with a fork. Slice it thinly and dice it into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Quarter the cherry tomatoes and chop the red onion into small pieces.
Assembly
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add diced cucumber, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and fresh mozzarella cubes. Pour your prepared dressing over these ingredients and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
  2. Transfer your salad to serving plates or bowls. Chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best eaten within 1-2 days. If dressed, the vegetables might become soggy, so consider storing the dressing separately if keeping it longer.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!