Simple Caprese Salad

This recipe is too simple for words. In my family, we never served it with vinegar. Make your own mozzarella for a real treat - it's easy! Fantabulously Easy Under an Hour Fresh Mozzarella

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 salad

Ingredients

• 4  tomatoes, Jersey beefsteaks (or as close as possible)
• 1  lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thickly (Fantabulously Easy Under an Hour Fresh Mozzarella)
• 1  bunch basil leaves
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt (about)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cracked black pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Slice the tomatoes thickly and arrange in a concentric circle on a plate.
2. Tuck in a slice of mozzarella and a basil leaf on each tomato slice or chiffonade the leaves and sprinkle over the tomatoes.
3. Drizzle the oilve oil over the top and pass the salt and pepper.