Osteria via Stato’s Heirloom Tomato Caprese

Heirloom Tomato Caprese

Serves four

• 1 lb heirloom vine-on tomatoes

• 1/2 c cherry tomatoes

• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 6 slices of mozzarella

• a pinch of kosher salt

• salt and pepper to taste

• basil to taste

Remove stems from heirloom vine-on tomatoes and cut into 1/2 inch slices. Season with kosher salt. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and toss with extra virgin olive oil, basil, and season with salt and pepper.

Arrange alternating layers of heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella slices on serving platter. Scatter cherry tomatoes and top with freshly torn basil leaves. Drizzle on olive oil and black pepper.

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