Tomato, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe tomatoes
• 10 ounces fresh burrata or mozzarella cheese, sliced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small red onion, chopped fine
• 1 small garlic clove, peeled and diced small
• 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
• 1/4 pound prosciutto ham, sliced thin
• fresh basil leaves for garnish
• DRESSING:
• 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or spicy brown mustard)

Directions

• Cut tomatoes into medium width slices, approximately 8 slices.
• Cut cheese into slices of similar sized widths as the tomato slices. A round buffalo mozzarella (di buffala) or a burratta cheese allows the slices to closely match the round slices of the tomatoes.
• On each salad plate, or on a large serving plate, arrange the tomato and cheese slices so they alternate, laying first a slice of tomato and then a slice of cheese. As each slice of tomato is placed on the plate, add a little salt and pepper over each slice.
• Sprinkle the onion, garlic and capers over the slices of cheese and tomatoes and then top with the sliced prosciutto ham.
• Whisk together olive oil, vinegar and mustard. Season to taste.
• Drizzle dressing over all the ingredients, and when ready to serve, garnish with basil.
• Serves 2 as an entrée or it can be divided to serve 4 as a side salad. When serving 4, use 2 slices of tomato and 1 slice of cheese or vary amounts as desired.