Tomato Mozzarella & Cucumber Salad

This is deliciousness on a plate! Fresh Motzarella & Balsamic has to be my favorite combination of flavors ever!

Ingredients:
Vinaigrette:

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, or 1/4 teaspoon dry
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced

Salad:

• 1 cucumber, peeled & sliced thin.
• 1 package fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1" thick wedges

Process:
Place garlic in the vinegar to soak for 10-15 minutes.
Slice tomatoes into wedges & cucumbers into thin slices. Place into a bowl and set aside.
Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a cruet or blender with the garlic & vinegar from above. (if a blender is used, there is no need to chop the basil or garlic in advance.)

Pour vinaigrette over the vegetables & stir to coat. Place in the fridge for a few minutes (not more than an hour)

Slice mozzarella & place a few pieces per plate. Remove the tomatoes & cucumbers from the fridge & season with black pepper. Top each plate with a mound of the mixture & leftover basil.