Tomato Mozzarella Basil Salad

🧂 Ingredients

• 4-5 large ripe tomatoes

  beefsteak
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  or balsamic reduction
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey

  optional

Instructions

• 1 Prepare the ingredients. Begin by gathering the best quality ingredients you can
  find
• 2 Slice the ingredients. Start by slicing the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  Then, slice the mozzarella cheese into similar-sized rounds. Next, pick the
  basil leaves off the stems and tear them into small pieces.
• 3 Layer the salad. Start by arranging the tomato slices on a large platter. Then,
  place or layer the mozzarella cheese slices on top of the tomatoes. Finally,
  sprinkle the torn basil leaves over the top.
• 4 Dress the salad. If you are using the balsamic reduction, try drizzling it in a
  beautiful pattern over the salad. If you decide to make a dressing instead, in a
  small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle the
  dressing over the salad.
• 5 In a small saucepan, pour in 1 cup of balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup of honey (if
  using).
• 6 Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil.
• 7 Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer until it has reduced by
  half, stirring occasionally. This should take about 20-25 minutes.
• 8 Once the mixture has reduced, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few
  minutes.

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