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Tomato Mozzarella and Basil Salad

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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Degree of Difficulty : Easy
Servings: 4 people
Author : Kathy from Inspired Cuisine

Ingredients 

  • 4-6 ripe vine ripened or plum tomatoes room temperature
  • 2 large fresh mozzarella balls cut in half and then sliced into slices
  • 1 bunch fresh basil centers reserved and leaves sliced
  • kosher salt to taste
  • extra virgin olive oil to drizzle over tomato cheese mixture
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Instructions

  • Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
  • Slice tomatoes and cut each fresh mozzarella ball in half, and slice each half into slices roughly the thickness of the tomato slices.
  • Arrange tomatoes and cheese on individual serving plates, alternating between the cheese and the tomato slices.

Serving

  • If the plates were prepared in advance, the cheese may have let out some liquid. Drain the plates if necessary and wipe the rims
  • Sprinkle with kosher salt and drizzle extra virgin olive oil on each plate and top with the reserved basil.