RECIPE # 4331 - CAPRESE SALAD - Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & Sports

RANDY RAYBURN / SUNSET GRILL

2 large heirloom or homegrown tomatoes (sliced)

1 ball fresh mozzarella, about 4 oz. (sliced)

2 oz fresh basil (Chiffonade: cut into thin "ribbons")    

pinch of salt

pinch of cracked black pepper

1/2 oz virgin olive oil

1/2 oz aged balsamic vinegar   

Season tomatoes with salt and pepper, alternate layers of tomatoes and mozzarella, drizzle with olive oil & balsamic vinegar, and top with basil.