Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

　　3 large vine-ripened tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), sliced

　　3/4 pound mozzarella cheese (preferably fresh), sliced 1/4 inch thick

　　1/2 cup Three-Herb Pesto

　　freshly ground black pepper to taste

　　basil, mint, and/or parsley sprigs for garnish if desired

　　On a large round platter alternate tomato and mozzarella slices, overlapping slightly, and spoon pesto in a ring around center of slices. Sprinkle tomatoes and mozzarella with pepper and garnish with herbs.