Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Buffalo | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 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)
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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.