Caprese Salad

I wanted another appetizer to go with a fancy dinner, and I had a new jar of sun dried tomatoes. I decided a Caprese Salad with Sun-Dried tomatoes would be work.

Ingredients:

• 2.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley (or 1.5 tablespoons fresh, diced) 
• 1/2 tablespoon dried  basil (or 2 tablespoons fresh, diced)
• 1 tablespoon diced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, diced 
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• about 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced (I used a log from Costco)
• 3 or 4 vine ripe tomatoes 

Instructions:

1. For the marinade: Mix olive oil, spices,sun-dried tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar in small container. Let soak for 30 minutes or so.
2. Slice tomatoes in about 1/4" slices, reserving ends caps for another use. Place tomato slices on double paper towel on a plate, and let drain for  at least 10 minutes.
3. Layer tomatoes and mozzarella slices in a circular pattern on a large platter.
4. Evenly drizzle the marinade over the tomatoes and cheese. 
5. Cover with plastic wrap, and let marinade at room temperature for 2 hours before serving.

Carole's Notes:

We liked this! They went great with sous vide steak, stuffed mushrooms, fluffy rolls, and roasted peppers and onions.

Recipe is adapted from https://www.framedcooks.com/2013/07/marinated-mozzarella-with-basil-and-sun-dried-tomatoes.html