Caprese Salad Stacks

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 heirloom tomatoes
• Salt and pepper
• 8 (1-ounce) slices fresh mozzarella cheese
• 16 leaves fresh basil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
Slice ends off tomatoes, and discard before slicing each into 8 equal slices.
Season all sliced tomatoes with a light sprinkling of salt and pepper.
Halve each slice of fresh mozzarella cheese to make 16 half-moon-shaped pieces.
Assemble the “stacks” by topping a slice of tomato with a piece of mozzarella. Stick the stem of a basil leaf under the mozzarella to hold it in place.
Make a second layer of tomato, mozzarella, and basil on top of the first. Repeat to make 8 double-layered stacks.
Drizzle all with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar before serving.

Makes: 8 Snack portions

Serving size: 1 stack Calories: 100