Ingredients

  • 2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes (about 4 large), sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced1/4 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh basil or arugula leaves, washed well and spun dry
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled, if using arugula instead of basil
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • fine sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

  • On a large platter arrange tomato and mozzarella slices and basil leaves, alternating and overlapping them.
  • Sprinkle salad with oregano and arugula and drizzle with oil.
  • Season salad with salt and pepper.