CAPRESE SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ pounds red ripe tomatoes, 3-4 medium
• 12 ounce ball fresh mozzarella cheese
• fresh basil leaves, about 15 leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• balsamic glaze, optional

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into ¼-inch thick slices. Arrange the tomato slices, mozzarella slices and basil leaves in layers on a serving platter.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and sprinkle with salt and pepper. If desired, drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve.