Ingredients

4

medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1/4

cup olive or canola oil

1

tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

3

tablespoons red wine vinegar

1

tablespoon water

1/8

teaspoon salt

3

drops red pepper sauce

2

large cloves garlic, finely chopped

8

ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Salad greens, if desired

Preparation

Place tomatoes in glass or plastic dish. Shake remaining ingredients except cheese and salad greens in tightly covered container; pour over tomatoes.

Cover and refrigerate, turning tomatoes occasionally, at least 3 hours to blend flavors. Layer tomatoes alternately with cheese on salad greens.