Mix Bella Garlique, olive oil, and mossarella; allow the mozzarella to marinate for at least 24 hours. When ready to serve, toast bread under broiler until crispy and golden. Slice mozzarella; reserve oil. Mix tomatoes and onion with 1/4 tsp. Bella Garlique; salt and pepper to taste. Layer mozzarella, tomatoes mixture, then salmon. Garnish with fresh basil, capers, and drizzle with reserved olive oil.
Note: If using, Alchemy Italian Cooking & Dipping Oil, simply omit the Bella Garlique from the oil mixture.
1 cup olive oil or Alchemy Italian Cooking & Dipping Oil
2 tbsp., 1/4 tsp. Bella Garlique
16 oz. fresh mozzarella (unsalted)
1 Italian loaf or baguette, sliced
2 fresh, ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped very fine
salt and pepper
smoked salmon, sliced thin
fresh basil, chopped
capers
