Caprese Salad (Recipe)

Ingredients

250ml (8fl oz) extr-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1/8 tsp dried thyme

1/8 tsp dried basil

1/8 tsp dried chervil

1/2 tsp fresh chives

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cayenne pepper to taste

375g (12oz) ripe plum or beef tomatoes

20 fresh basil leaves

375g (12oz) fresh mozzarella, sliced into rounds

Steps

Combine the first nine ingredients in a food processor or blender; process until smooth.  Slice the tomatoes into 6mm (1/4in)-thick slices.  Overlap the tomato slices, basil leaves and mozzarella rounds in a circular pattern on a platter.  Spoon the vinaigrette over the top and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

From: Low-Carbo Cooking