Italian Caprese Salad

Ingredients

• •4 medium ripe tomatoes
• •8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
• •1 cup fresh basil leaves
• •3 tbsp balsamic glaze
• •2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• •Salt to taste
• •Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the tomatoes and basil leaves under cold water.

2. 2

   Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices.

3. 3

   Slice the fresh mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick slices as well.

4. 4

   On a serving platter, alternate layers of tomato slices and mozzarella slices, adding a basil leaf between each layer.

5. 5

   Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the arranged salad.

6. 6

   Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil on top of the salad.

7. 7

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Caprese salad.