Caprese Salad

Ingredients:

vine-ripe tomatoes, 1/4-inch thick slices

fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick slices

fresh basil

extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Coarse pepper

Directions:

Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella. Season with fresh cracked black pepper. Tear fresh basil leaves and scatter on top of tomatoes and mozzarella. Drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil.

I used fresh heirloom tomatoes and basil from my garden. This is a meal in itself with some crusty warm french bread and a glass of vino.