Cucumber Caprese Salad Easy Potluck Side Dish
A fresh and easy Cucumber Caprese Salad made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and quick healthy side dishes.
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 1 cucumber peeled and diced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes quartered
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cut into pieces
- ½ red onion finely chopped (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves optional
- For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp dried basil or 3 tbsp fresh basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing ; Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, herbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Chop ingredients ; Dice cucumber, slice tomatoes, and cut mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine ingredients ; Add cucumber, tomatoes, mozzarella, and onion to a bowl.
- Mix and coat ; Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss.
- Let it rest ; Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Add dressing just before serving to avoid a watery salad
- Use fresh, firm cucumbers for best texture
- Adjust vinegar and oil to taste