Grab some fresh basil - I have a small pot growing outside the kitchen - easy and quick
Wash and dry the basil
Place 8 large basil leaves on top of each other
Roll them like a cigar and chop the bunch into 5 or 6 pieces
This technique is called a chiffonade and results in beautiful strips of basil to go atop the salad
Grab your fresh mozzarella. You will find this at most large grocery stores in the specialty cheese section. (Most come in 8 oz balls, so I used half for this recipe and saved half for later)
Cut the fresh mozzarella into 8 even pieces
Slice the tomatoes into 8 slices and place the mozzarella pieces on top of the tomatoes (Oops - I just realized there are only 6 slices here! I made this one for 3 people the other night!)
Sprinkle the chiffonade basil strips onto the tomatoes and mozzarella - spreading them out evenly, sprinkle with salt
Drizzle the salad with a bit of extra virgin olive oil
Add a good drizzle of the balsamic glaze
Serve with your favorite grilled meats or fish and enjoy!