Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad (Printable)

Caramelized roasted cherry tomatoes meet creamy mozzarella and fresh basil in this elevated Italian classic.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Cheese

04 - 8.8 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 Make It:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The roasting intensifies the tomatoes natural sweetness while creating these delicious little flavor bombs
  • It feels restaurant fancy but takes less than 45 minutes from start to finish
  • The warm tomatoes against cool mozzarella creates this incredible temperature contrast
02 -
  • Dont skip the cooling step or your mozzarella will turn into a sad puddle
  • The tomatoes will keep releasing juices, so serve this soon after assembling
  • Room temperature ingredients taste better than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Roast extra tomatoes and keep them in the fridge for adding to eggs or pasta throughout the week
  • Heirloom cherry tomatoes in yellow and purple make this absolutely stunning on the table

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