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Fresh Mozzarella-Tomato-Basil Salad

• 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese

• 3 medium tomatoes, sliced

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Remove cheese from brine, and cut into 16 thin slices; sprinkle tomato slices evenly with salt and pepper. Alternate tomato and cheese slices on a serving platter; drizzle with olive oil. Cover and chill 4 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with chopped basil. Makes 8 servings.

Southern Living Magazine

Sunday, August 05, 2001