Caprese Salad-Insalata Caprese

Ingredients

• 3 large fresh tomatoes
• 16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, only fresh will do
• 1/2 small red onion, Sliced Thin
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives, experiment with different kinds of olives and slice them yourself. Really adds a nice touch
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped I have also used Lemon Basil with good results
• 1/8 cup fresh oregano
• kosher salt & fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Slice Mozzarella Cheese into small slices.

2. 2

   Slice tomatoes thick. Be sure to remove all of the core and the bottom little black dot.

3. 3

   Combine tomatoes and Cheese with the remaining ingredients.

4. 4

   Toss Well and make sure everything is coated.

5. 5

   Chill for 1 hour ( minimum), although you don't want to leave in the refrigerator too long -- you don't want it to become mushy.

6. 6

   When ready to serve, arrange tomatoes on a large platter, put some of the cheese slices/chunks on each tomato slice.

7. 7

   Work in olives and onions to make it pretty.

8. 8

   Drizzel remaining dressing over this.

9. 9

   Garnish with Fresh Basil Leaves and Oregano Leaves.