Description
A vibrant and flavorful Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad featuring roasted Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)
- Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the oven rack in the middle position.
- Wash the Roma tomatoes and halve them lengthwise.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- In a large bowl, combine the halved tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until the tomatoes are evenly coated.
- Spread the tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cut sides facing up.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 45-60 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before assembling the salad.
- Slice the fresh mozzarella cheese into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange the roasted tomatoes, mozzarella slices, and fresh basil leaves in an alternating pattern.
- Drizzle the salad with a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil.
- If using, drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad.
- Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve the Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Feel free to add other ingredients such as avocado or arugula for extra texture.
- This salad can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg