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Ingredients

• a variety of ripe heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2 ” slices
• a few cherry or grape tomatoes, halved, for garnishing
• 1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4″ inch rounds
• handful of fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 small red onion, sliced thinly
• 1/4 cup balsamic syrup
• 1/4 cup favorite extra virgin olive oil
• cracked black pepper
• sea salt
• a variety of ripe heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2″ slices
• 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 4-6 slices sharp white cheddar (you may crumble or shred the cheese)
• buttermilk dressing (recipe below)
• salt and black pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 heaping tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped