Tomato, Mozzarella, Red Onion Salad

• 2 to 3 large firm ripe tomatoes
• 1 to 2 red onions
• 1 (1 lb.) pkg. Mozzarella cheese
• 10 to 12 leaves fresh basil
• 1 c. small black olives
• 1 to 2 tsp. drained capers*
• salt and pepper to taste
• sprinkle of parsley
• lite olive oil
• red wine vinegar

1. Clean and dry tomatoes; cut into 1/4-inch slices.
2. Peel and cut red onions into 1/4-inch slices.
3. Slice cheese lengthwise thinly using knife or cheese slicer.
4. Arrange tomatoes, onions and cheese circularly around platter, one layer on top of the next. Drain can of olives and pour olives evenly over platter.
5. Season with salt, pepper and parsley.
6. Add fresh basil leaves over the platter in layers or in pieces.
7. Drizzle olive oil and vinegar to taste over platter.
8. Refrigerate after covering with plastic wrap. Serve cold with fresh Italian bread.

firm ripe tomatoes, red onions, mozzarella cheese, basil, black olives, capers, salt, parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=751228 (may not work)