Tomato-Cucumber Stack w/ Fresh Mozzarella

Tomato-Cucumber Stack w/ Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 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 Celia's Traditional balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon 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)

Directions

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