Tomato season is in full swing. And we are enjoying it's juicy goodness to the best of our abilities. There's nothing better than a ripe heirloom tomato on a piece of crusty bread smothered in goat cheese (one of our all-time favorite summer meals), or a refreshing tomato bruschetta on a hot day. But probably the most popular (and for good reason) use for perfectly plump, vine ripened tomatoes is the caprese salad. Something about basil, mozzarella, and tomato just works like very few things do. This particular recipe takes it a step further with a sassy basil vinaigrette to top it all off. This is one situation where you should definitely spring for the good stuff. Get a nice ball of the freshest mozzarella you can find. If you happen to have a local artisan cheese seller like The Bloomy Rind here in Nashville, that is very easy to do. A delicate, fresh mozzarella makes all the difference here. Tip: slicing fresh mozzarella can be tricky indeed. Rather than a knife, try using a piece

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