2-in-1 Heirloom Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella
Ingredients
- 1 lb. heirloom tomatoes (mixed colors are pretty), sliced thickly
- ½ lb. fresh mozzarella (the kind in a salty brine), sliced/torn into bite sized pieces
- Handful of fresh basil
- 3 Tbsp. Driftless Sunflower Oil or olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- salt & pepper to taste
- crusty bread, preferably a baguette
Instructions
- Option #1: Caprese Salad: Alternate tomato slices, cheese slices, & basil leaves. Drizzle w/ oil & vinegar, sprinkle w/ salt & pepper & serve at room temperature w/ fresh bread
- Option #2: Panzanella Salad: Use day old bread cut into chunks (or cut fresh bread into chunks & let them dry out for an hour or so or lightly toast them) & combine with tomatoes & mozzarella cut into chunks, coarsely chopped basil, oil & vinegar, salt & pepper & allow to sit for about an hour at room temperature before serving.
