Mozzarella and Tomato Stacks

Name: Mozzarella and Tomato Stacks
Prep time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings Servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices; 2 plum tomatoes, cut into a total of 8 thick slices; 8 fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon crumbled. dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; Additional fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Author:: Jamie Geller
Publish date:: Mar 7, 2011

12minDuration
12minPrep Time
4 servings ServingsServings

Ingredients

1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices
2 plum tomatoes, cut into a total of 8 thick slices
8 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crumbled. dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
Additional fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Place 2 mozzarella slices on each of 4 individual plates or arrange on a serving platter.
Place 1 basil leaf on each mozzarella slice.
Top each with a tomato slice. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano and salt. Drizzle over tomatoes and mozzarella.
Serve at room temperature, garnished with additional basil leaves, if desired.

Tips

If you have extra basil, place it in a large glass or pitcher of cold water in the fridge. It will last 4 to 6 days if you remove wilted leaves and change the water occasionally. This tip also works with other fresh herbs.

Contributed by: Quick & Kosher, JAMIE GELLER