Cucumber caprese salad screams summer with fresh lemon, cucumber and tomatoes. Delicious fresh herbs and a tart, sweet balsamic vinegar dressing.
Make a list for these ingredients
- English cucumber
- Cherry tomatoes
- Basil
- Oregano
- Balsamic vinegar
- Mozzarella pearls
- Lemon
- Salt & black pepper
A quick helpful tip before starting
A cucumber caprese salad is made to be fresh as possible. No dried herbs are used in this salad.
Note, there are different types of cucumbers and tomatoes you can find in the grocery store. If you have a favorite have fun with the recipe. English cucumbers are slightly sweeter than regular but any cucumbers will work in the recipe. There are cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes and various other versions that all work within this cucumber caprese salad recipe.
Best way to store the recipe
When storing most salads they tend to get watery over time. I suggest draining the excess water then adding in some fresh balsamic vinegar and salt to taste again. This is the best method because when the vegetables release water the salt will taste much different.
Store inside the bowl you made the salad in but covered. This cucumber caprese salad recipe should keep 2 days max. To add, this is not a recipe to be put in the freezer to be frozen.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is a caprese salad healthy?
Anything using whole food ingredients will always be great for you. I would not say a broccoli salad is bad but a caprese salad tends to always be much lower in fat.
What are caprese salad ingredients?
For this cucumber caprese salad the main ingredients are cucumber, tomato, mozzarella and a fresh herb. The dressings tend to always have balsamic vinegar but there are some recipes that add olive oil into the mix.
What to serve with a cucumber caprese salad?
This salad can be an appetizer or serve as a light side dish for dinner or a plate at a potluck or picnic. The best pairing would be a great protein source like grilled chicken or steak.
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Cucumber caprese salad
Ingredients
- 2 cucumber (sliced)
- 1 pint cherry tomato
- 1/2 cup mozzarella (pearls)
- 1 zested lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 lemon, squeezed
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped
Instructions
- To start, prep the ingredients. Slice and dice the cucumber In a large bowl add cucumbers and salt them heavy. Cover the bowl then place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. After an hour, remove the cucumbers, drain the excess water then rinse the salt off and lightly pat dry. Then, half the tomatoes. Drain the water from the mozzarella pearls.
- Toss all of those ingredients into a bowl. Zest a lemon over the bowl. Toss the salad to get everything even.
- To the side, mix all the ingredients together for the dressing (chopped herbs, oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar) then pour over the salad and toss it in. Give the salad a taste and adjust the salt levels to your liking. Garnish with pepper and serve.
- Note, the dressing likes to settle to the bottom so before getting or handing out a serving be sure to give the salad a quick toss in the dressing.
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Nutrition
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
