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For a superb taste delight, use only the best ingredients available, especially the tomatoes. If homegrown garden or quality vine-ripened commercial tomatoes aren't available--then wait until they are to make this dish.

Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

3 large ripe tomatoes cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
8 to 12 fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Arrange tomato slices on a large serving plate; place a slice of cheese atop each tomato slice and top with a basil leaf.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle mixture over the tomato/cheese/basil layers. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.