MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Classic Caprese Salad Categories: Five, Cheese, Vegetables, Herbs Yield: 6 Servings 1 lb Fresh, best-quality - mozzarella 4 md Heirloom tomatoes 1 bn Fresh basil; leaves only, - some reserved for garnish Flaky sea salt Coarse ground pepper High-quality extra-virgin - olive oil While mozzarella is cold, slice it into 1/4" slices. Let it sit, loosely covered, to come to room temperature while you prepare the tomatoes. Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 to 1/2" thick slices, leaving them in a single layer on the cutting board as you go. Sprinkle generously with salt. On a serving platter, arrange the mozzarella, tomato slices, and whole basil leaves so they overlap slightly. Pour any tomato juices from the cutting board over the dish. Sprinkle again with salt and pepper, and drizzle with plenty of oil. Top with reserved basil, and serve. Recipe by Melissa Clark Recipe FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM