caprese salad

this time of summer the basil is abundant and tasty!!!! the best way to use it is in a caprese salad!

NEED: 

• tomato 
• can be a large one sliced 
• can be cherry tomatoes sliced, or diced 
• can be a roma, sliced
• basil leaves
• torn into smaller bits if your tomatoes are diced
• fresh mozzarella 
• sliced if your tomatoes are sliced 
• diced if your tomatoes are diced 
• salt and pepper 
• FRESH ground both if you have them!
• balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction 
• optional: olive oil (we like garlic olive oil)

DO: 

• layer tomato, basil, mozzarella (see picture)
• if diced ingredients, mix together
• drizzle with balsamic vinegar or reduction, and oil if using 
• add generous sprinkle of salt and pepper