Sliced Tomato Salad

Sliced Tomato Salad

Serves 4 to 6. Recipe is by Dr. James Hannie.

1 to 2 medium tomatoes, sliced

4 slices round provolone cheese, cut in half

1 bunch fresh basil leaves

Cracked black pepper

1 to 2 tbls. extra virgin olive oil

1 to 2 tbls. balsamic vinegar reduction

1. Alternate slices of tomato and provolone cheese with a basil leaf between each slice, forming a circle around an attractive dinner-size plate.

2. Sprinkle tomatoes and cheese with crushed black pepper and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic reduction. Garnish center of plate with several basil leaves. Serve cold.