Caprese Salad + Arugula

Salad:

• 4 small(ish) vine-ripened tomatoes, quartered

• 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, 1-inch diced

• 20 fresh basil leaves

• 2 cups arugula salad

• Coarse salt + fresh cracked pepper

Vinaigrette:

• 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard

• 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, mustard, and oil. Lightly toss quartered tomatoes in vinaigrette.

2. In a separate mixing bowl, toss together mozzarella, basil, and arugula. Arrange on plates. Place 4 dressed pieces of tomato on each plate.  Drizzle extra dressing over top of each salad.

3. Finish with coarse salt + cracked pepper.