Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad

The wonderful flavors of the tomatoes and the texture combination of soft and delicious fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese make this salad a keeper and a favorite of most.
Ingredients -
Beefsteak Tomatoes
Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese
Basil, chopped coarsely
Sea Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Red Wine

Preparation:
1.    Slice the tomatoes into thick slices.

2.    Salt and pepper to taste.

3.    Slice the mozzarella cheese also in similarly thick slices.

4.    Arrange the tomatoes and cheese on a platter, alternating and overlapping slightly.

5.    Sprinkle over all with oil, then vinegar and chopped basil.

6.    Let mature at room temperature for a few minutes to an hour before eating as an appetizer.