1.  Rinse and dry the tomatoes. Remove the woody core of each tomato and slice each of them into 4 rounds.

2.  Slice the ball of mozzarella into 8 slices.

3.  Rinse and pat dry the basil leaves.

 

 

 

4.  On a serving plate, alternate a slice of tomato, a slice of mozzarella and 1 or 2 basil leaves in any form desired.

5.  Drizzle 1 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top of the salad and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.