JAMIE PROTICH / THE MAD PLATTER
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 10
min
Ingredients:
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese sliced 1/4-inch
thick
2 large vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup fresh basil leaves
Coarse salt to taste*
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation:
In a circular design around the side of a serving plate,
alternate fresh mozzarella slices on a large platter (or on individual plates
if you are doing individual portions) with sliced tomatoes, overlapping for
effect.
Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle liberally over the
slices. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Sprinkle capers over the
top.
Just before serving, drizzle on some top-quality extra-virgin
olive oil.
