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Balsamic Onion Stacks
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 7 Minutes
Ready In: 22 Minutes
Servings: 4
A great side for any barbecued meat. I find it easier to lift the onion slices from the grill by using 2 spatulas - one on top and one underneath. It helps to keep the onions from separating. The onion slices must marinate for about 8 hours before grilling so plan ahead. The recipe comes from Southern Living.
Ingredients:
8 slices sweet onions, about 1/2 inch thick, about 3 onions
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 rounds, 1/2 inch thick
8 large fresh basil leaves
4 slices fresh tomatoes, about 1/2 inch thick, about 2 tomatoes
fresh basil sprig
Directions:
1. Arrange onion slices in a single layer in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
2. Stir together vinegar and next 4 ingredients and pour over onion slices.
3. Cover and chill 8 hours, turning once.
4. Remove onions from dressing with a slotted spatula, reserving dressing.
5. Grill onion slices, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender and golden.
6. Layer half of grilled onion slices each with 1 cheese round, 2 basil leaves, and 1 tomato slice; top with remaining half of onion slices.
7. Grill onion stacks, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
8. Serve onion stacks with reserved dressing.
9. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com