Ingredients
¼cupfresh basil,chopped
1tbspbalsamic vinegar
2tbspolive oil
Kosher salt and fresh pepper,to taste
2medium tomatoes,ripe
3ozpart-skim mozzarella,sliced into 6 slices
2cupsarugula
Preparation
In a small blender, combine basil, olive oil, balsamic, a pinch of salt, and fresh cracked pepper.
Blend until smooth.
Slice the top and bottom of the tomato, discard.
Cut the tomato into 3 equal slices and season with a pinch of salt, keeping the tomato intact to assemble the same way it was cut.
Place ¾ cup of arugula on each plate.
Create two towers by layering the tomato, mozzarella, arugula, until two towers have formed, one on each plate.
Top tomatoes with the remaining arugula and fresh cracked pepper. Drizzle with oil and vinegar.
