Cucumber Caprese Salad
A vibrant, no-lettuce twist on the classic Italian salad, featuring crisp fork-scored cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and a zesty herb vinaigrette. Ready in just 10 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
Pinch salt
Pinch pepper
1 cucumber, peeled, fork-scored, and thinly sliced, then diced
1½ cups cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
8 oz fresh mozzarella
½ large red onion, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and fork-score the cucumber. Thinly slice and dice it. Place in a large bowl.
- Quarter the cherry tomatoes and chop the red onion. Add to the bowl.
- Tear or cut the fresh mozzarella into bite-sized chunks. Add to the bowl.
- In a small jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously to emulsify.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Notes
- For best results, assemble the salad just before serving to maintain maximum crispness.
- You can prep all ingredients and the dressing separately up to a day ahead.
- For a more robust flavor, use fresh basil leaves in addition to the dried basil in the dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 30
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