Simple and Perfect Caprese

It's a known fact that if caprese salad (pronounced Ka-Pray-Zay) is on the menu, Michelle is ordering it. It's light, flavorful and filling. Come on now -- a salad that is 50% cheese -- how can you go wrong? There are so many variations but this simple, classic Italian recipe is how my family makes it and is my favorite. 

*fresh tomatoes *fresh mozzarella (buffalo is best if you can find it)  *fresh basil *extra virgin olive oil *fresh cracked salt and pepper *balsamic vinegar drizzle (optional)

Slice your tomatoes and mozzarella as thin as you can. Place slices on top of each other, tomato then mozzarella then tomato then mozzarella and so on. Chop up your fresh basil and sprinkle on top. Drizzle on olive oil and salt and pepper. Serve immediately.