Ingredients
Scale
-
4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
-
12 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
-
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
-
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
-
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
-
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
-
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
-
Slice tomatoes into even rounds.
-
Slice fresh mozzarella into similar thickness.
-
Pat mozzarella dry with paper towels.
-
Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices alternately on serving platter.
-
Tuck fresh basil leaves between slices.
-
Drizzle olive oil evenly over the salad.
-
Add balsamic glaze if desired.
-
Sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
-
Serve immediately at room temperature.
Notes
-
Use room-temperature tomatoes for best flavor.
-
Add balsamic glaze just before serving.
-
For best taste, serve within one hour of assembling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Portion
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg