Ingredients
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1 medium cucumber, sliced 1/4-inch
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2 -3 tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch (preferably vine-ripened)
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1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced
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3 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon good quality olive oil
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2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pinch sugar
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
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fresh mozzarella cheese, , sliced 1/4-inch (, fromaggio di buffalo)
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8 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Combine vinegar and oil in small bowl; whisk in garlic, sugar and red pepper flakes.
- Arrange in individual stacks, or together on a serving platter, as follows: Cucumber, tomato, onion, mozzarella.
- Repeat layers as necessary.
- Scatter basil leaves liberally.
- Drizzle vinaigrette; best if flavors are left to marinate for one hour.