Salade caprese

Ingrédients

• 4 medium tomatoes
• 1 lb fresh mozzarella
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp coarse salt
• 1/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper
• 2 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)

Préparation

1. 1

   Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices.

2. 2

   To chiffonade the basil, stack five or six basil leaves, roll them up into a tight roll, and slice them into thin strips.

3. 3

   Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter. Tuck fresh basil leaves between some of the slices and top with the strips of basil.

4. 4

   Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, if desired.