traditional caprese salad

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Can I throw up a little thank you for living in california where we can get fresh tomatoes year round… ‘cause nothing beats a fresh tomato. And tomatoes are always enhanced by the addition of fresh mozzarella and basil.

Ingredients:

2 large heirloom or beefsteak tomato, sliced

8 slices of fresh mozzarella

handful of fresh basil leaves

balsamic vinegar

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sea salt flakes

Directions:

Place tomato slices on plate. Alternate with sliced mozzarella. Sprinkle basil over top. Drizzle a small amount of vinegar and oil over top. Sprinkle sea salt over top.