Tomato Mozzarella Basil Salad

Ingredients:

• 8 slices ripe tomato (1/4” thick)
• 8 slices fresh mozzarella (1/8” thick)
• 16 fresh basil leaves
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced on diagonal
• 8 slices procuitto
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar reduction
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste

Directions
Layer on plater tomatoes, cheese, procuitto, basil leaves. Sprinkle with green onions and add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic reduction. Serve room temperature.

Note: Tomatoes are at peak flavor when not refrigerated! The cheese will add enough chill to this salad.