Kittencal'S Tomato-Mozzarella Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced (choose large juicy red ripe tomatoes)
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
fresh basil leaf, chopped (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup or to taste)
VINAIGRETTE
1 -2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 -4 teaspoons honey
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Preparation

For the dressing; in a bowl or in a processor whisk/blend together the minced garlic with salt, Dijon mustard, honey and balsamic vinegar.
Add in olive oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified.
Season with black pepper.
Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before using (shake before using).
TO ASSEMBLE THE SALAD; on a large serving platter alternate the tomato slices with the mozzarella cheese slices.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over all.
Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
Delicious!