During the summer, you can find heirloom tomatoes at many farmer’s markets or at Whole Foods. If not, just use your favorite red tomatoes in this recipe.

INGREDIENTS

6 Heirloom tomatoes

1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup basil - chopped in ribbons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Kosher salt

Freshly grated black pepper

PREPARATION

Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella (approximately ½ inch thick). Arrange on a serving platter and toss basil leaves on top. Drizzle with olive oil and add salt and fresh pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.