Fresh caprese is the perfect starter or as a salad on its own. Use fresh tomatoes, basil, buffalo mozzarella in water, fine extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper (fresh ground pepper is great too if you want a more spicy flavor). Using various kinds of tomatoes is a great way to make this dish unique and flavorful. This year, we planted roma, heirloom, green zebras and lemon boys in our garden, so Elio used those. Delicious!
Drain off the water and slice the mozzarella about 1/4 of an inch thick. Lay out the tomatoes in a circular pattern, like a flower. Salt the tomatoes first, then layer on the mozzarella. Chop and add the basil. Pepper to taste, drizzle with olive oil. Enjoy with friends and family... and watch the caprese disappear!
