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Ingredients
- 16 fresh basil leaves
- 4 large (about 2 pounds) heirloom tomatoes , cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- Coarse kosher salt , to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , cut into thin slices
- 2 Tbsp. white or golden balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. minced red onion
Details
Servings 4
Adapted from oprah.com
Preparation
Step 1
Note: You could say that white or golden balsamic vinegar is to balsamic vinegar as white grape juice is to grape juicethey're similar, but the white version is lighter and fruitier. White or golden balsamic is available at most major supermarkets and wherever regular balsamic is sold.
Cut 12 of the basil leaves into thin slices or tear them into small pieces. Set the remaining 4 leaves aside.
Arrange the tomato slices on a platter or on individual plates, stacking them or fanning them out. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper, a few pieces of the sliced or torn basil, and a slice of cheese between every one or two tomato slices.
Drizzle the vinegar and olive oil over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the onion, garnish with the reserved whole basil leaves, and serve.
Food and wine tip: This would pair well with Sauvignon Blanc.
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