CAPRESE SALAD by NancyC
Makes 4 servings

1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes (about 5-6 medium size)
12 ounces Mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon each (or to taste) of salt, pepper, and sugar
2 to 3 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves
4 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Optional: Dash of red wine vinegar
Optional: 2 Tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, and arrange on a serving platter. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar if desired. Scatter basil leaves over the tomatoes and cheese (if using large basil leaves, you can chop them if you want; if using smaller basil leaves, just keep them whole). Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and cheese. Add a dash or two of red wine vinegar if desired. Sprinkle on the toasted pine nuts if desired (to toast the nuts, put them in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until they are a pale golden color). Serve your salad with warm Italian ciabatta bread, garlic bread, or your favorite crusty bread. Makes 4 servings.

Recipe from NancyC | nancy-c.com