Mozzarella Tomato Basil Appetizer
This summer-ready Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad is a classic layered Caprese salad featuring juicy sliced tomatoes and sliced mozzarella cheese with fresh basil leaves tucked between.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ripe tomatoes, (3-4 medium) sliced ¼” thick
- 8 ounce Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced ¼” thick
- 1 bunch Fresh basil, (about ⅓ cup basil leaves)
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- ½ teaspoon Sea salt, or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon Black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze, or added to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Start by layering slices of tomatoes on a serving platter. Drizzle the tomato slices with olive oil.
- Tuck slices of cheese between each tomato so both are visible.
- Garnish with basil leaves or if you have larger leaves tuck them in between the slices.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, drizzle all over balsamic glaze.
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