Time: 15mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 250g firm tomatoes at room temperature
• 250g fresh, high quality buffalo or fior di latte mozzarella at room temperature
• Handful fresh basil leaves
• High quality extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• Black pepper (optional)

Instructions:

1. Slice the tomatoes evenly in rounds about half a centimeter thick
2. Arrange the tomato slices on a plate and sprinkle with salt, leave for 5 minutes
3. Slice the mozzarella into rounds the same size as the tomato slices, blotting any excess liquid with kitchen paper
4. Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices neatly on a plate, alternating with each piece
5. Roughly tear the basil leaves and scatter over the tomato and mozzarella slices
6. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the dish and add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper if you wish
7. Serve immediately