Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes mixed varieties
- 1/4 cup good quality extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup micro basil or 1 dozen basil leaves, sliced and torn, divided
- 2 large balls fresh mozzarella cut into wedges
- flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Slice tomatoes into 3/4- to 1-inch thick wedges. In large bowl, add tomatoes, olive oil, kosher salt, pepper and half the basil. Toss and allow to marinate 2 minutes. Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella on serving plate, alternating each. Pour marinating liquid over tomatoes and mozzarella. Garnish with remaining basil and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
Notes
Serve with Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay. Chardonnay’s flavors of orchard fruit complement the sweetness of late summer tomatoes.