Classic Caprese Salad

Name: Classic Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 ball fresh mozzarella (8 oz / 225g, cut into thick slices about ¼ inch / 6mm); 3 large ripe tomatoes (about 1 lb / 450g total, sliced ¼ inch (6mm) thick); 1 small bunch fresh basil (about 15-20 leaves, stems removed); 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (15ml, or to taste); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (15ml, or to taste); 1 pinch sea salt (to taste, optional); 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper (to taste, optional)