Italian Tomato-Cucumber Stack Recipe with Mozzarella and Basil

Ingredients

• 1 medium cucumber , sliced 0.25 inch
• 2 – 3 tomatoes , sliced 0.25 inch (preferably vine-ripened)
• 0.25 red onion , very thinly sliced
• 8 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 3 tbsp good quality balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp good quality olive oil
• 2 – 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• fresh mozzarella cheese , sliced 0.25 inch (formaggio di buffalo)