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Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad

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This Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a tangy herb dressing. It’s perfect for warm days or anytime you need a light and flavorful meal.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon apple vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 tablespoon dried basil

  • A pinch of salt

  • A pinch of pepper

  • 1 cucumber, peeled, fork-scored, thinly sliced, then diced

  • 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters

  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella

  • ½ large red onion, chopped into small pieces

Instructions

Peel the cucumber fully, then use a fork to score it lengthwise. Slice it thinly, then dice it into small pieces.

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them into quarters.

Cut the fresh mozzarella into small bite-sized pieces.

Finely chop half of a large red onion into small pieces.

In a small bowl, combine olive oil and apple vinegar.

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the dressing mixture. Whisk until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and red onion.

Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.

Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.

Notes

You can customize this salad by adding grilled beef or chicken ham for extra protein. Adjust the herbs to your taste, and feel free to add avocado or chickpeas for more richness.

  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes