📖 Instructions

1. First things first: Wash and dry your tomatoes. Nobody likes a soggy salad! Seriously. I mean it.
2. Next up: Chop those tomatoes. I like to cut them into roughly 1-inch pieces. Don't stress about making them perfectly uniform – a bit of rustic charm is nice, right?
3. Time for the basil! Give those leaves a good wash and then chiffonade them. That just means you're gonna slice them finely – they'll look like pretty little ribbons.
4. Now, let's get to the dressing. In your mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic (minced, of course!), salt, and pepper. Taste it – you might want to adjust the seasoning a bit, to your liking.
5. Carefully add the chopped tomatoes and basil to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together to coat. Try not to get too aggressive; we want the tomatoes to stay juicy and intact.
6. Finally, give it a taste test before you serve! Is there enough salt? Pepper? Maybe a squeeze more balsamic? Let your taste buds be your guide!
7. Spoon that beautiful salad into a serving bowl. Garnish with extra basil leaves (because, why not?). Serve immediately and enjoy every delicious bite!