Parmigiano Regianno With Fruit and Aged Balsamic

• 1 granny smith apple, cored, unpeeled
• 1 firm pear, cored, unpeeled
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
• 6 -8 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, thinly sliced (fresh *only*!)
• 1 tablespoon aged dark balsamic vinegar
• mixed greens (optional)

1. Note: if you wish, line the salad plates with mixed greens.
2. Cut the apple and pear into thin matchsticks.
3. Place the fruit in a bowl and add the olive oil and lemon juice.
4. Toss to coat.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Divide the fruit mixture onto 4 salad plates.
7. Break the cheese into about 8-12 equal chunks.
8. For each salad plate, place 2-3 chunks of the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
9. Garnish with the fresh basil.
10. Drizzle the vinegar around the cheese, then sprinkle salad lightly with cracked black pepper.
11. Serve at room temperature.

granny smith apple, firm pear, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, cheese, fresh basil, aged dark balsamic vinegar, mixed greens

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/parmigiano-regianno-with-fruit-and-aged-balsamic-348368 (may not work)