Marinated Caprese Salad

• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 12 black peppercorns
• 3 large rosemary sprigs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
• 6 roma tomatoes
• 1 bunch fresh basil, chiffonaded

1. Warm the oil in a saucepan over medium heat with the garlic, peppercorns, rosemary, salt and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
2. While the oil is cooling, cut the mozzarella into 1-inch cubes.
3. Remove the rosemary sprigs and peppercorns from the oil and pour over the mozzarella. Let stand at room temperature for several hours or refrigerate for up to 4 days. (Bring to room temperature before serving.).
4. Cut the tomatoes into fork-sized chunks. Drain excess oil from the mozzarella and fold in the tomato chunks.
5. Garnish the salad with fresh basil and serve.

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, black, rosemary sprigs, salt, red pepper, mozzarella cheese, roma tomatoes, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/marinated-caprese-salad-189430 (may not work)