baby heirloom tomatoes, fresh bocconcini and basil
Ingredients:
2 pints baby heirloom tomatoes, sliced in half
8 ounces of fresh bocconcini or pearl mozzarella , drained
2/3 cup fresh basil, slivered
Directions:
Right before serving toss the halved tomatoes, drained mozzarella and slivered basil.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serves 8
(Note: the tomatoes can be sliced and stored separately earlier in the day. The mozzarella should be drained and basil slivered right before serving)
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