Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad (Printable View)

Vibrant Italian salad with roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil with balsamic glaze.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.1 lb ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Cheese

04 - 9 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced

→ Fresh Herbs

05 - 0.7 oz fresh basil leaves

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes on a baking tray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
03 - Roast the tomatoes for 20-25 minutes until caramelized and slightly shriveled. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - On a large platter, arrange the mozzarella slices and roasted tomatoes, alternating for visual appeal.
05 - Tuck fresh basil leaves between the cheese and tomatoes.
06 - Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar or glaze.
07 - Finish with a pinch of salt and extra cracked black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The roasted tomatoes bring this incredible depth that makes regular Caprese taste flat by comparison
  • It looks stunning on a platter but takes almost no active cooking time
02 -
  • Do not crowd the tomatoes on the baking sheet or they will steam instead of roast
  • Let the roasted tomatoes cool for at least a few minutes or the mozzarella will turn into a puddle
03 -
  • Heirloom cherry tomatoes in different colors make this look absolutely stunning
  • If you can find buffalo mozzarella, the extra richness is worth the splurge

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