Smoked Mozzarella Caprese Salad

• 8 ounces (1 ball) smoked mozzarella, thickly sliced
• 2 medium ripe beefsteak tomatoes (or 4-6 on the vine), thickly sliced
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• high-quality extra virgin olive oil
• smoked sea salt
• crusty Italian bread, for serving

1. Remove largest basil leaves at the base of the stem.
2. Rinse basil leaves and gently pat dry with a paper towel.
3. Arrange ingredients on a serving platter in the following order: 1 slice smoked mozzarella, 1-2 basil leaves and 1-2 slice tomato (depending on size).
4. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
5. Drizzle generously with extra-virgin olive oil.
6. Sprinkle with smoked sea salt and serve at room temperature with crusty Italian bread.

mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, salt, crusty italian bread

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/smoked-mozzarella-caprese-salad-recipe/ (may not work)