Recipe of the Week: End of Summer Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Pesto

I know...I know.....

End of Summer?  WTF?

Let's get real here folks....fall is coming on soon, but the tomato crop this year has been amazing so let's savor it until the last tomato is picked!

Enjoy!
Stacy

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Pesto

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons pesto

1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper

4 cups mixed red, yellow and orange cherry tomatoes and/or sliced heirloom tomatoes

1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, such as burrata or bocconcino, torn or left whole.

Directions:

In a bowl, whisk together the pesto and vinegar.  Whisking constantly, slowly add the oil until it emulsifies.  Season with salt and pepper.

Cut up the tomatoes in half or chunks and add them and the mozzarella to a bowl or serving platter and gently toss.  Drizzle top with pesto.

Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.