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Fresh Mozzarella Tomato Stacks

Mary Zappone
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices tomato (1/4 inch thick)
  • 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (1/4 inch thick)
  • 4 leaves fresh basil
  • fresh minced basil

Olive Spread

  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup black California olives
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • dash salt

Instructions
 

Olive spread

  • In a food processor, minced olives, garlic, and 2 Tablespoons olive oil; set aside.

Dressing

  • In a bowl, whip together 1/2 cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar and salt.

To serve

  • Place tomato slice on plate; spread with olive spread; top with mozzarella and basil. Repeat another layer of tomato, olive spread, and mozzarella. (Use only one basil leaf in each stack.)
  • Sprinkle each stack with dressing. Garnish each stack with freshly minced basil. Makes 4 servings. Enjoy!
  • Note: Olive spread can be made in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to be used (24-48 hours).