Best Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad By Barefoot Contessa Recipes

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup cherry tomatoes
One 10-ounce container cocktail tomatoes, halved
4 Roma or Campari tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 sprigs fresh basil, torn
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
One 8-ounce container burrata cheese
1/2 cup baby arugula leaves
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon flake salt
Freshly ground black pepper, optional

Steps:

For the tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
On a large rimmed baking sheet, combine the cherry tomatoes, cocktail tomatoes and Roma or Campari tomatoes. Drizzle with the oil and scatter the torn basil over the top. Season with the salt and toss well to coat. Roast until the tomatoes are lightly browned and beginning to give off their juices, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
For the salad: Arrange the tomatoes on a large platter. Tear the burrata over the top. Scatter the arugula and basil over the top and drizzle with the oil. Finish with the flake salt and black pepper, if desired.

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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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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories side-dish

Time 2h38m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, seeds (not cores) removed
1/4 cup good olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 ounces fresh salted mozzarella
12 fresh basil leaves, julienned

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
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 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 2 hours until the tomatoes are concentrated and begin to caramelize. Allow the tomatoes to cool to room temperature.
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. Serve at room temperature.