Summer tomato salad
Chad Minton
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey
Ingredients
2 ripe tomatoes (sliced)
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 cup olive oil
6 to 8 slices of smoked mozzarella cheese
½ small red onion finely diced
Salt and pepper
Fresh basil
Directions
On a platter, layer the cheese, tomatoes and onion in any order you wish. Dash with salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over the salad. Finely slice fresh basil, add to salad and enjoy.
Serves 4.