Balsamic Onion Stacks

Southern Living, 2005

Makes 4 servings

    1 sweet onion slices (3 onions)                                
    1/3 cup balsamic vinegar                                       
    1/4 cup olive oil                                              
    1 1/2 teaspoons paprika                                        
    1 teaspoon salt                                                
    1/2 teaspoon pepper                                            
    8 ounces mozzarella cheese cut 4-in rounds                     
    8 lg. fresh basil +M4 garnish                                  
    4 slices 1/2-in tomatoes (ab 2)                                

Prep: 15 min/Chill: 8 hrs/Grill: 7 min.

Arrange onion slices in a single layer in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Stir together vinegar and next 4 ingredients. Pour over onion slices. Cover and chill 8 hours, turning once.

Remove onions from dressing with a slotted spatula, reserving dressing.

Grill onion slices, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 2 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender and golden.

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.

Grill onion stacks, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve onion stacks with reserved dressing. Garnish, if desired.