# What You Need:
→ Vegetables & Cheese
01 - 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced into ½-inch rounds
02 - 9 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into ½-inch rounds
03 - 1 small bunch fresh basil leaves
→ Dressing
04 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Place alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella on a serving platter, slightly overlapping each slice.
02 - Tuck whole basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella layers.
03 - Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze if desired.
04 - Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
