Tomato & Onion Salad

INGREDIENTS
- 2 tomatoes- sliced (can also be made with 1/2 cups grape tomatoes- halved
- 1 small onion- sliced thin (diced if using the grape tomatoes)
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic- minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil- coarsely chopped


DIRECTIONS

1. Pour balsamic vinegar into small saucepan on medium heat.  Bring just to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.  Stir occasionally and allow to heat until vinegar has reduced by at least half (for a thin reduction) or more (for a more syrupy reduction).  Don't get impatient and increase heat or it will turn to a sticky mess.  Once desired consistency of balsamic reduction is reached remove from heat and allow to cool.
2. If using sliced tomatoes, arrange tomatoes on a platter in a single layer.
3. Top each tomato with a thin onion slice.
4. Drizzle with balsamic reduction.  (Store remaining balsamic reduction in air tight container and store in refrigerator until ready to use.)
5. Sprinkle with garlic and basil and enjoy!