1. Cut the tomato and mozzarella into ½ inch slices.

2. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper.

3. Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices—alternating and overlapping on a plate. (You may also divide and stack the slices by placing a tomato topped with cheese on individual plates.)

4. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and mozzarella (If stacking them, do this step before plating them.

5. Cut or tear the basil leaves and sprinkle over the top.

6. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld. Do not refrigerate.