This is an easy dish that you can use as an antipasti or as a salad course. If the Gorgonzola cheese is too strong, try fresh mozarella or feta. I sometimes leave out the anchovies, depending upon my mood. That's the great thing about this dish, there are few absolutes

Tomato, Caper, and Gorgonzola Salad

Ingredients

• 3 large tomatoes, sliced (get the best tomaoes you can afford)
• 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup shaved or crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 1 Tbs capers, drained
• 1 Tbs green onions, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 anchovies, drained and minced to a paste
• salt
• black pepper, freshly ground
• fresh basil

Directions

1. Arrange tomatoes on a plate.
2. Drizzle with vinegar and oil.
3. Sprinkle lightly with salt and fresh ground pepper.
4. Sprinkle with cheese, capers, onions, garlic, and anchovies.
5. Garnish with basil leaves.