Tomato-cucumber Stack W/ Fresh Mozzarella

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced 1/4-inch
• 2 -3 tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch (preferably vine-ripened)
• 1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced
• 8 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon good quality olive oil
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• fresh mozzarella cheese, , sliced 1/4-inch (, fromaggio di buffalo)

Recipe

• 1 combine vinegar and oil in small bowl; whisk in garlic, sugar and red pepper flakes.
• 2 arrange in individual stacks, or together on a serving platter, as follows: cucumber, tomato, onion, mozzarella.
• 3 repeat layers as necessary.
• 4 scatter basil leaves liberally.
• 5 drizzle vinaigrette; best if flavors are left to marinate for one hour.