Mozzarella Salad

This makes a great side for any grilled meat, or on top warm crusty grilled bread pieces.

1 pt cherry tomatoes
1/2# small mozzarella balls
10-12 large basil leaves
1 garlic clove
2 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias
Kosher salt and pepper
2 -3 Tbsp. olive oil

Over a large bowl, microplane the garlic and add the green onions.  Stack the basil leaves on top of each other and roll up cigar like.  Slice the basil into thin ribbons and add to the bowl.  Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and mozzarella if needed.  Add to the bowl.  Sprinkle with several pinches of salt and grind some pepper.  The salt will draw liquid out of the tomatoes as it sits, diluting the salty flavor, so use a little more salt than you think you need.  Add several swirls of olive oil and toss everything together.  Allow to sit for 30 min or so before serving so the the tomatoes release some of their juices.   Delicious on its own, and super tasty on warm bread - either grilled or done crostini style in the oven.