by Amanda Formaro
Here's a cool summer salad that goes great at cookouts or on the side of a light summer meal.  

Salad:
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/2 a cucumber, sliced
1 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or
1 teaspoon dried, crumbled

Dressing:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Remaining Ingredients:
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese

For salad, arrange tomato and cucumber slices on a large, flat plate. Sprinkle with basil. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over tomatoes and cucumbers. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Amanda Formaro  is the entrepreneurial mother of four children. She is also the owner of FamilyCorner.com Magazine at http://familycorner.com where you will find recipes, crafts, family activities, parenting advice, home & garden, and plenty more. Be sure to visit the bustling message board community to make some new friends!