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Caprese Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing Mediterranean Treat

A refreshing Mediterranean salad featuring cucumbers, grape tomatoes, and bocconcini, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 large cucumber chopped
  • 8 ounces fresh bocconcini halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves roughly torn
  • 3 tablespoons high-quality olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place the halved grape tomatoes, chopped cucumber, and bocconcini in a spacious mixing bowl.
  2. Gently fold in the torn mint leaves.
  3. In a separate small bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper, whisking until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Let the salad rest for about 20 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate if you prefer it chilled before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • Add a handful of sliced olives for a briny kick.
  • Replace bocconcini with crumbled goat cheese for a creamier texture.

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