Best 4 Baked Caprese Salad Recipes
Baked caprese salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. This classic Italian salad combines the flavors of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil with a balsamic glaze to create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a side dish to serve with your favorite grilled meats, baked caprese salad is a great option.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BAKED CAPRESE SALAD
A baguette of French bread is cut into slices and toasted with roma tomato and fresh mozzarella cheese slices, then sprinkled with snipped fresh basil leaves and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil.
Provided by Amanda
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Arrange slices of baguette onto a baking sheet and brush both sides of each slice with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Toast the bread in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Flip the bread slices over and top each slice with a slice of tomato and a slice of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with salt.
- Return crostini to the oven and bake until tomato and mozzarella slices are warmed through, about 5 more minutes.
- Arrange the crostini onto a serving platter and sprinkle with basil. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle lightly with more sea salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
BAKED CAPRESE SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 8 to 12 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Arrange the sliced baguette bread on a baking sheet. Brush with some of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until the bread is pale golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven. Top each slice of bread with a slice of tomato and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top each slice of tomato with a slice of mozzarella and sprinkle with salt. Return the baking sheet to the oven until the cheese and tomato are warmed, about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the toasts on a serving platter. Top each toast with a basil leaf. Using the brush, drizzle the remaining olive oil over the basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.
BAKED GOAT CHEESE CAPRESE SALAD
This is one of the most amazing and easy cheese appetizers ever. It's got that texture that people love about goat cheese. Basil and tomato have a proven track record of being incredibly delicious with creamy cheeses, and this is no exception.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Drizzle about 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil into the bottom of each 6-ounce ramekin and sprinkle about 1 tablespoon basil per ramekin over the oil. Place 1 goat cheese piece over the basil in each ramekin; surround with sliced cherry tomatoes. Top with cracked black pepper and cayenne. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining basil on top of each portion, place ramekins on a baking sheet, and drizzle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons more olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 152.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
BAKED CAPRESE SALAD
Steps:
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with some of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until the bread is pale golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Top each slice of bread with a slice of tomato and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with a slice of mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with salt. Return the baking sheet to the oven until the cheese and tomato are just warm, about 5 minutes. Arrange the toasts on a serving platter. Top each toast with a basil leaf. Using the brush, drizzle the remaining olive oil over the basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, ripe tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are a good option because they have fewer seeds and a firm texture. Avoid tomatoes that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Slice the tomatoes evenly so that they cook evenly. If the slices are too thick, they will take longer to cook and may not soften all the way through.
- Use a good quality mozzarella cheese. Fresh mozzarella is best, but you can also use shredded mozzarella or mozzarella balls. Avoid using pre-shredded mozzarella, as it doesn't melt as well.
- If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil. However, fresh basil has a much more intense flavor, so if you can find it, it's worth using.
- Don't overcook the salad. The tomatoes and mozzarella should be slightly softened, but still have some texture. If you overcook the salad, the tomatoes will become mushy and the mozzarella will become rubbery.
Conclusion:
Baked Caprese salad is a delicious and easy summer dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and basil. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing.
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