Caprese Grain Salad

This great salad can be made with any grain.   I used Farro, which I like a lot, but nothing beats Quinoa in my book!  Make this when tomatoes and basil are fresh and plentiful!

1 cup farro or quinoa, cooked according to package directions

1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half

8-12 oz. fresh small mozzarella balls (bocconcini), cut in half

Handful of basil leaves, chiffonade*

1 T. olive oil

1 T. balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper

Combine grain, tomatoes, and mozzarella.  Whisk together oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper.  Add to grain mixture.  Enjoy!

*Chiffonade=Pile the herb leaves on top of each other, roll up like a cigar, and then chop.  Makes little ribbons of herbs.