Caprese Salad

Ingredients

Makes around 4 Servings

• 1 Pint mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
• 7 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• Flaky Sea Salt
• 2 pounds mixed medium and large heirloom tomatoes, cut into thin slices
• 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella or mozzarella
• Coarsely ground black pepper
• Small basil leaves
• Toasted country bread (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1

• Toss cherry tomatoes with 1 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; season with salt.

Step 2

• Arrange tomato slices on a platter, slightly overlapping; season generously with salt.
• Arrange mozzarella over tomatoes; lightly season mozzarella with salt.
• Spoon cherry tomatoes over salad and drizzle with 6 Tbsp. oil; season with pepper.
• Let stand 30 minutes to let flavors meld and release juices from tomatoes and mozzarella.

Step 3

• Top salad with basil and additional salt and oil, if desired.
• Serve with bread alongside.