Caprese Salad

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 3 vine-ripe tomatoes 1/4" thick slices
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella 1/4" thick slices
• 20 fresh basil leaves - (to 30)
• Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
• Coarse salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each, on a large, shallow platter. Drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.