Ingredients

1 pound plum, beefsteak, or cherry tomatoes (or a combination), cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick

3/4 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/4 inch thick

3/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Coarse salt and ground pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra-virgin

Preparation

Arrange tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves in an alternating pattern on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with oil.