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Tomato Caprese Salad
4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound of fresh mozzarella, sliced ¼ inch thick
6 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons of Balsamic
Directions: On a large platter, alternate and overlap tomato slices, mozzarella cheese slices, and basil leaves. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. May place in the fridge to chill for ½ hour and may eliminate vinegar and add more olive oil if desired.
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