Recipe Marinated Mozzarella & Tomatoes

1. Sterilize your jars by washing them in hot, soapy water and letting them air dry.
2. Pierce the tomatoes with a fork several times, into to the core.
3. Squeeze gently each tomato to release seeds and juice.
4. Slice the mozzarella cheese into thin slices.
5. Peel the garlic.
6. Layer alternately the tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic, pepper and basil leaves.
7. Cover entirely with olive oil, close and chill for at least 3 days in a dry, cool place, away from the light, before serving.

You can keep the marinated Mozzarella & Tomatoes in the refrigerator up to 1 month after opening, as long as it is always covered with oil.