1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese
1 head Boston lettuce
3 lg. tomatoes, sliced
1/4 tsp. salt, optional
Vinaigrette dressing (recipe follows)

Slice cheese into 12 slices, 1/8-1/4 inch thick. Cut 12 rounds from cheese using a 2-2 1/2 inch cutter. Set aside.

Line serving platter with lettuce. Arrange tomato slices on lettuce and sprinkle tomatoes with salt, if desired. Top each tomato slice with a cheese round. Spoon dressing over salad and serve immediately.

VINAIGRETTE DRESSING:

1/2 c. olive oil
1/3 c. white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground pepper

Combine all ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously. Chill thoroughly.