Tomato-Cucumber Stack

==Description==
I had never heard of this dish before tasting it last summer at my fiancee's house. Then, everywhere I went it began to pop up. Its simple, down-to-earth charm depends upon the freshness of the ingredients - I can't wait for tomato season to return!
===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 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)
===Directions===
* 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.
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==See also==
Category: Italian Salads
Category:Salads Category:Recipes
Category:Italian Recipes
Category: Cucumber Salad Recipes
Category:red pepper flakes Recipes
Category:basil Recipes
category:balsamic vinegar Recipes
category:mozzarella Recipes
category:mozzarella Recipes
category:olive oil Recipes
category:red onion Recipes
category:cucumber Recipes
category:tomato Recipes
category:vinegar Recipes
category:Cheese Recipes
category:tomato Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:Sugar Recipes
category:granulated sugar Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:oil Recipes