For each person, use:
- 1 good sized, perfectly ripe tomato, or a few smaller ones
- an ounce or so of mozzarella, preferably fresh
- 4 big basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- a dash or two of hot sauce (Melinda's is good, tabasco, whatever)
- salt, to taste
Cube the tomato to bite sized chunks.
Do the same to the mozzarella and add to the tomato.
Shred the basil leaves and toss in with the tomato.
Sprinkle with olive oil, vinegar, and hot sauce. Let sit an hour or two at room temperature if you can, so the flavors blend.
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