Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad (Print Version)
Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and fresh mozzarella tossed with herbs and balsamic for a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Marinade
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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Pinch salt
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Pinch pepper
→ Salad
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1 cucumber, peeled, fork-scored, thinly sliced, and diced
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1½ cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
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8 oz fresh mozzarella
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½ large red onion, diced
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Optional: fresh basil leaves
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined and set aside.
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Wash and peel the cucumber. Use a fork to scrape the surface for texture, then thinly slice and dice it into small pieces. Add to a medium-sized bowl.
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Quarter the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumber. Dice the red onion and add it to the bowl. Skip this step if not using onion.
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Slice fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces or use pearl-sized mozzarella balls. Add to the bowl with the other ingredients.
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Pour the prepared marinade over the salad ingredients. Mix thoroughly to ensure even coating. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.