From Robin (USA)

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Ingredients:

The quality of the ingredients are important to the success of this dish. Buy fresh mozzarella which comes in round balls stored in watery milk. Parmiggiano should be bought in wedges and grated at home. Fresh basil is easy to grow, or it may be available from better supermarkets in the produce section. Pignoli, or pine nuts, are small kernels that are shaped similarly to corn kernels, but they taste like nuts. All these ingredients should be available at better supermarkets.

• Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced about 1/2" thick (approximately 1/4 lb. per person)
• Ripe tomatoes, room temperature, sliced (any kind, but cherry tomatoes work really well)
• Fresh basil leaves, cut into small strips
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper

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Directions:

Arrange sliced cheese and tomatoes on salad plates. Sprinkle liberally with basil. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy as a first course.