Cucumber Caprese Salad

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Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 c grape or cherry tomatoes halved, or 2 -3 plum tomatoes chopped
2. 1 medium cucumber peeled and cut into quarters
3. 8 oz fresh mozzarella cut into chunks (or use ciligene)
4. 10-12 fresh basil leaves torn into small pieces
5. 2 T extra virgin olive oil
6. 1 T balsamic vinegar
7. 1 garlic clove, minced
8. salt to taste
9. pepper to taste
10. pinch of sugar to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella and basil leaves.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar.
3. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss.
4. Serve immediately, or prepare up to 4 hours ahead of serving.