Italian Caprese Tomato Salad Recipe card

Ingredients:
2 pounds (1 k) ripe tomatoes, sliced, seeded, and drained. A fresh mozzarella (buffalo milk if possible) weighing about a pound, diced. Fresh basil leaves, hand-shredded (8-10 or to taste) 1/4 cup olive oil, or to taste. Pepper and salt (if necessary). A pinch of oregano. 1 tablespoon salted capers, or to taste (optional). 1/4 pound pitted black olives (the sweet variety that's cured in brine) or to taste, chopped (optional)
Preparation:
Slice the tomatoes into rounds and put them on 6 plates; slice the mozzarella into rounds and lay them over the tomatoes. Season with the olive oil, basil, oregano, and a little salt and pepper. Serves 6-8.

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