Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad
A refreshing and light salad featuring cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and a tangy marinade, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 cucumber cucumber peeled, fork-scored, and thinly sliced, then diced
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 0.5 large red onion chopped into small pieces
- fresh basil leaves optional
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let it meld while preparing the salad.
- Peel and fork-score the cucumber, then slice and dice it. Place in a bowl.
- Quarter the cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl with the cucumber.
- Dice the red onion and add to the bowl. Omit if preferred.
- Slice the mozzarella and add to the bowl. Toss everything together.
- Pour the marinade over the salad, mix well, and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a colorful presentation, garnish with fresh basil leaves. Customize by adding grilled chicken for extra protein.