Ever since Bricco (now closed) in Seattle’s Upper Queen Anne neighborhood told me where they get their buffalo mozzarella cheese I have been obsessed with this simple to make salad. Madara Mozzarella di Buffala Trader Joe’s (upper Queen Anne) Hawaiian Sea Salt Uwajimaya (5th Ave S.) Vine Tomatoes from Yakima and Fresh Basil Frank’s Produce (Pike Place Market) President’s Reserve Olive Oil from Trader Joes Simply slice the mozzarella with a very sharp knife into 1/4 inch pieces. Chop about 6 leaves of basil. Half 4 vine tomatoes. Layout accordingly onto plate, a light drizzle of EVOO a heavy pinch of sea salt. Sprinkle the chopped basil. Finally fresh cracked pepper.
