Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- medium size, ripe tomatoes, 1 per serving
- fresh mozzarella, log shape preferred
- fresh basil leaves
- extra virgin olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- salt
Optional Garnish
- kalamata olives
- pepperoncini
How-to
- Slice the tomatoes and the mozzarella into ¼ - ⅜" thick slices. Sprinkle a little salt on the tomato slices to bring out the flavor
- Alternate the tomato and mozzarella slices while arranging them on a platter or individual flat plates
- Garnish liberally with torn basil leaves and top with the balsamic vinegar
Build a Tomato Tower
- Stack the slices on individual plates, giving each tomato slice a pinch of salt and vinegar
- Garnish with basil leaves