Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Salad Recipe

Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Salad Recipe

  • 1 large red tomato, cut into 6 slices
  • 1 large yellow tomato, cut into 6 slices
  • kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, packed in water, halved and cut into 12 slices
  • 1/2 cup torn basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • freshly ground black pepper
  1. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt. Arrange on a platter or on 4 salad plates, alternately overlapping the tomato slices with the mozzarella slices. Sprinkle with basil and drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with a few grinds of pepper and serve.