Salade de Tomates et Fromage

ripe tomatoes, different colors and sizes preferable

balls of fresh buffalo mozzarella (if available) or one ball plus some bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)

small fresh basil leaves or chopped basil

Kosher or sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

best quality aged balsamic vinegar

Dijon mustard

sugar, optional if balsamic isn't well aged

salt and pepper,

extra virgin olive oil