This dish has fast become a comfort food. I am not even a fan of raw tomatoes but this, I will eat over and over again. These are the flavors of Italy and every time I make this, I go back to my summer of Italian adventures. I go back to Cinque Terre with the cool breeze and the fragrant pesto. I go back to the nights on the balcony overlooking the Tuscan countryside. I go back to the days of summer with no worries and no regrets, just good friends and good fun. This simple and classic combination is a memory of a magical and unforgettable summer.
The base is toasted bread with the holy trinity- olive oil, salt and pepper. I then add some sliced mozzarella (the kind that comes packed in water is best) and some thinly sliced tomatoes. A few sprigs of basil and an extra drizzle of olive oil finishes it off. Make sure to toast the bread on the stove (not a toaster) and add the mozzarella while the second side is finishing. The heat warms the mozzarella. Also, I recommend drying the sliced tomatoes off with a paper towel. Try this with a drizzle of balsamic. It's heavenly.
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