Summer Tomato Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium ripe tomatoes
8 oz. Mozzarella or goat cheese, sliced thin
6 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. pepper, divided
Tarragon Vinaigrette (see Misc.)
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1 onion, sliced
basil leaves (optional)

Preparation

Layer tomato and cheese slices in a shallow dish.
Sprinkle with 1/2 basil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Drizzle with 1/4 cup Tarragon Vinaigrette.
Top with cucumber and onion slices. Sprinkle with remaining basil, pepper and dressing.
Cover and chill for 4 hours.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.