ROASTED TOMATO, ARUGULA AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Roasted Tomato, Arugula and Mozzarella Salad image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 plum tomatoes, cut in 1/2 and seeded
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 5-ounce box baby arugula
One 8-ounce package baby mozzarella balls, drained
1/4 cup chiffonade basil leaves
Balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Add the tomatoes to a shallow 2-quart casserole dish in a single layer.
Toss the tomatoes with the oil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Make sure the tomatoes are cut side up after tossing. Roast until the tomatoes are extremely tender, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove them from the oven and keep warm.
In a large salad bowl, toss the arugula, mozzarella balls, basil and the warm tomatoes along with any juices from the dish. Drizzle with some good balsamic and season with salt and pepper, to taste.