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Ingredients
Method
Techniques
  • buffalo mozzarella
  • tomatoes
  • basil
  • dry oregano
Remove the top and any green part of the tomatoes and cut into thick slices.
Slice the tomatoes the same thickness as the mozzarella will be, so both are the same size.
Slice the buffalo mozzarella to the same thickness as the tomato.
  • salt
Assemble: a tomato slice, oregano and salt, a basil leaf sticking out, then mozzarella; repeat around the plate.
Fill the middle with tomato slices topped with oregano and basil and the rest of the mozzarella.
Layering tomato, basil and mozzarella
  • extra virgin olive oil
Pour extra virgin olive oil all over the salad, especially on the mozzarella. No balsamic vinegar.
Dressing with olive oil