Another recipe from Chef Truman Jones at Medici Cafe and Terrace in the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas!

Caprese Salad (Tomato and Mozzarella Salad)

• 2-3 each Heirloom Tomatoes (green zebra, Cherokee red, sunburst etc.) cut into slices and wedges ¼ inch thick
• 1 eachFour ounce piece of fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced ¼ inch thick
• 4 each fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbspextra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbspgood quality balsamic vinegar
• To taste sea salt
• To taste fresh cracked pepper

Method

After cutting the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into the desired shapes, season them with the sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. Arrange the tomatoes and cheese on a serving plate alternating between the two. Lay the fresh basil leaves on the tomatoes and cheese. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad and Enjoy!