Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

For this simple combination to be at its best, use only fresh mozzarella and vine-ripened summer tomatoes.

2 ripe medium tomatoes (8 ounces each), thinly sliced

10 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

• On large platter, arrange tomatoes and mozzarella in overlapping rows.
• Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Top with basil. Makes 4 accompaniment servings

Prep: 15 minutes