Ingredients

  • 4 medium tomatoes (about 1.25 lbs, washed and cored)
  • 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thinly
  • 5 basil leaves (stacked neatly, rolled into a cylinder n cut into thin ribbons)
  • 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • balsamic vinegar (optional)

Method

  • Cut tomatoes into 1/4-in. slices and arrange on a plate, alternating tomatoes with mozzarella slices.
  • Scatter basil ribbons over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • NOTE: I would add a bit of balsamic vinegar when I serve it on my plate because it's like the one at Macaroni and Grill.