Caprese salad

Served as an appetizer or a side dish, this light Italian salad is perfect for any occasion.

Start to finish: 10 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 9 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
• About 10 basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup cream of balsamic
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
1. On a serving plate, place the tomato and mozzarella slices so that they alternate and slightly overlap.

2. Sprinkle with chopped basil leaves.

3. Drizzle the olive oil and cream of balsamic in a zigzag pattern. Season with salt and pepper.