A vibrant summer salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze, arranged to impress.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 3 large ripe tomatoes
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
03 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves
→ Cheese
04 - 9 oz fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or ciliegine preferred)
→ Condiments
05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
→ Seasonings
07 - Sea salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Slice the large tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
02 - Place the tomato slices on a large serving platter forming a starfish shape.
03 - Distribute halved cherry tomatoes over the tomato base for color and texture.
04 - Slice larger mozzarella balls if needed or leave bocconcini whole, then nestle them among the tomato slices to emphasize the starfish layout.
05 - Tuck fresh basil leaves between tomato and mozzarella pieces evenly to enhance presentation.
06 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil evenly over the arrangement, then add balsamic glaze.
07 - Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the salad.
08 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional basil or edible flowers.
