Caprese Salad

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/4 lbs. assorted tomatoes (such as vine-ripened, plum and cherry)
• 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk the lemon juice, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Set the dressing aside.

Cut the regular tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices and the plum tomatoes into wedges. Cut the cherry, grape and teardrop tomatoes in half. Arrange the tomatoes and cheese on a platter. Drizzle the dressings over. Sprinkle with the basil and additional salt and pepper.