Italian Flag Salad (Caprese)

1. 1

   Make sure you serve this on a white platter!

2. 2

   Wash and dry the tomatoes.

3. 3

   Remove the stem and cut into slices, approximately 1/2 inch thick, lengthwise.

4. 4

   Arrange slices decoratively on platter.

5. 5

   Drizzle with just the barest amount of olive oil, sprinkle lightly with salt (sea salt is wonderful!) and coarsely ground, FRESH black pepper.

6. 6

   Cut the mozzarella into slices approximately 1/3 inch thick and arrange 1 slice of cheese per slice of tomato.

7. 7

   (the mozzarella balls available in Greece are pretty small- maybe 3-4oz).

8. 8

   What you want is a white slice of cheese just covering the tomato slice, but with the red of the tomato peeking through.

9. 9

   Dot each mozzarella round with 1/2 to 3/4 tsp of pesto.

10. 10

    Serve with lots of crusty bread!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.