Caprese Salad with Mozzarella

Ingredients

• •4 ripe tomatoes
• •8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
• •1 cup fresh basil leaves
• •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• •1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• •Salt to taste
• •Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

2. 2

   Slice the tomatoes into even thick slices, about 1/4 inch thick.

3. 3

   Slice the fresh mozzarella cheese into similar thickness as the tomatoes.

4. 4

   On a serving plate, alternate layers of sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, adding a basil leaf between each layer.

5. 5

   Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish.