Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Side Salad

3 steps · 15 min total

1. 01

   Slice and Arrange

   Slice the mozzarella into roughly 1/2-inch thick rounds. Cut the Roma tomatoes into similar slices. Arrange the mozzarella and tomato slices, alternating them in a row, on a platter or individual plates.
2. 02

   Dress and Garnish

   Drizzle the arranged slices generously with extra virgin olive oil, then follow with balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt evenly over the salad.

   To prepare the basil, stack 4 basil leaves together and roll them up tightly like a log. Using a sharp knife, make thin, diagonal slices along the rolled leaves. Loosen the slices to create delicate basil strips, then sprinkle them over the mozzarella and tomatoes.