ROASTED TOMATO CAPRESE SALAD BY BAREFOOT CONTESSA

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Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad by Barefoot Contessa image

Saw Ina Garten making this salad and as I was going to make the regular caprese salad for dinner tomorrow I switched gears and decided this was just to fabulous not to try....a different swing on a great salad.

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 platter, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 plum tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
12 fresh basil leaves, julienned

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Halve the tomatoes lengthwise, seeds removed, not cores.
  • Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan, cut sides up, in a single layer. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with the garlic, sugar, 1 1/2 tespoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 2 hours or until the tomatoes are concentrated and begin to caramelize.
  • Allow the tomotes to cool to room tempeture.
  • Cut the mozzarella into slices slightly less than 1/2-inch thick. If the slices of mozzarella are larger than the tomatoes, cut the mozzarella slices in half. Layer the tomatoes alternately with the mozzarella on a platter and scatter the basil on top.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Serve at room temperature.

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