Italian Tomato Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes (preferably organic)
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese (preferably buffalo) or 1/2 lb bocconcini
12 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup black olives
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper

Preparation

Wash the tomatoes well.
Cut crosswise to make 1cm slices.
Cut the fresh cheese to make 1/2cm slices.
Wash the basil leaves.
In a small bowl, mix vinegar, olive oil and dried oregano.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
On a large serving plate, arrange tomato slices and black olives.
Top with sliced cheese and sprinkle dressing over the salad.
Garnish with basil leaves.