This is a very elegant presentation. Ideal as a salad course of a meal. Summer tomatoes makes this even tastier. Serves 4. Recipe follows:
4 medium tomatoes
3 balls of fresh mozzarella
1 cup fresh basil leaves
Dressing:
1/4 cup white Balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup extra- virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Djon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Directions:
Slice tomatoes about 1/2 inch thick. The same for the mozzarella. You want both to be cut the same size. Leave basil leaves whole.
Combine Balsamic vinegar and mustard. Slowly whisk in olive oil. When incorporated season with salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning.
To plate drizzel with a spoon some dressing on the bottom of each 4 serving plates. Layer on top a slice of tomato next a slice of mozzarella and then about 3 basil leaves. Let the leaves peak out the sides of the stack for color.Then repeat 2 more times ending with basil. Top with dressing. Season with Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
Enjoy!!!
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