Cucumber Caprese Salad

Yield: 4

Ingredients

•     1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
•     1 medium cucumber, cut into quarters
•     8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into chunks
  
•     10-12 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
•     2 Tablespoons good quality olive oil
•     1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
•     1 garlic clove, minced
•     Pinch of salt, pepper and 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-mozzarella mixture and toss.
4. Serve immediately, or prepare up to 4 hours ahead of serving.