Caprese Salad from The Titanium Chef

Here is a very simple but very delicious appetizer or snack or even main dish to make using lots of that basil that is so good for you!  The tomatoes have tons of great nutrients and the real mozzarella is low fat and loaded with calcium.  This is too simple not to try!

Caprese Salad

2 tomatoes
Fresh mozarella cheese
4 basil leaves
Olive Oil
Balsalmic Vinegar
Salt and Pepper

Cut each tomatoe into 4 slices.  Lay 4 slices on a plate and top each slice with a slice of mozzarella.  Add on another slice of tomato and then top each of those with a basil leaf.  Drizzle each stack with a little olive oil and balsalmic vinegar and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.  These little stacks look fancy and taste delicious! 

Another twist on this is to chop up the tomatoes, cheese and basil and mix together in a bowl with a little olive oil, balsalmic and salt and pepper.  Then serve in bowls.