Bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, the roasted tomato Caprese salad by Barefoot Contessa is a delightful blend of sweet and savory. This classic Italian salad combines ripe, roasted tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and aromatic basil, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Whether you're seeking a light summer meal or a vibrant dish to impress your guests, this recipe is sure to leave you feeling both satisfied and inspired.
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ROASTED TOMATO CAPRESE SALAD BY BAREFOOT CONTESSA
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
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.
TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, AND BASIL SALAD
Steps:
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange casually with the basil leaves on a large platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 158 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 2 grams
ROASTED CAPRESE SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
ROASTED TOMATO CAPRESE
Steps:
- For the pesto: In a food processor chop the garlic and basil and puree until chopped finely. Add in the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth. Set aside until ready to use.
- For the tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Slice the tomatoes into 3 pieces, each about 1/2-inch thick, being sure to slice off the tops and bottoms. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and then place onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Set a side to cool. For the prosciutto: Slice the prosciutto into ribbons and bake in a 350 degree F oven until crispy. About 20 minutes.
- To plate: Place 2 slices roasted tomato caddy-wompus on your plate, top with fresh buffalo mozzarella, pesto and the crispy prosciutto.
ROASTED TOMATO CAPRESE SALAD
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.
ROASTED TOMATO CAPRESE SALAD
A new spin on the typical Caprese salad!
Provided by Jackie
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil and 1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with garlic, sugar, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Roast tomatoes in the preheated oven until they begin to turn brown and the juices become thick and sticky, about 2 hours. Let tomatoes cool to room temperature.
- Place tomato halves and slices of mozzarella cheese onto a serving platter, alternating tomatoes and cheese to make an attractive pattern; sprinkle salad with basil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 167.2 mg, Sugar 6 g
BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S ROASTED TOMATOES
I saw Ina make these on her cooking show. The episode was entitled "Photo Finish". These tomatoes are delicious!
Provided by Juenessa
Categories Vegetable
Time 33m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan, cut sides up, in a single layer.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle the garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper over the tomatoes.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the tomatoes are concentrated and beginning to caramelize.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.6, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 665.4, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.9, Protein 1.8
ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO CAPRESE
The classic tomato and mozz summer salad gets a roasty cold-weather makeover.
Provided by Adam Rapoport
Categories Bon Appétit Tomato Mozzarella Roast Thyme Salad Side Garlic
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss tomatoes, thyme, garlic, and oil on a rimmed baking sheet to coat and season lightly with kosher salt. Spread out in a single layer and roast until tomatoes are bursting and lightly browned, 40-45 minutes; let cool.
- Arrange mozzarella on a platter and spoon warm tomato mixture with juices over; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with olive-oil-toasted bread for soaking up all those extra juices.
- Do Ahead
- Tomatoes can be roasted 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Gently reheat before using.
SIMPLE CAPRESE SALAD
Traditional appetizer, but also makes a great main dish on a hot summer day. Feel free to add cooked eggplant and/or zucchini slices to this dish to make it heartier.
Provided by stronglive1
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut roasted red peppers into 16 large pieces. Starting at the edge of a serving platter, place a slice of tomato, a basil leaf, a slice of mozzarella cheese, a piece of roasted pepper, and another basil leaf. Continue in that pattern, forming a spiral from the outside in, until all the ingredients have been arranged; salad should end in the center of the platter. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper and black olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 478.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
ROASTED TOMATOES AND BURRATA CAPRESE SALAD
Savor the classic Caprese flavors of mozzarella and balsamic from Heidi Larsen of Foodie Crush and enjoy this tasty salad all year round.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400 degrees F. On a small sheet pan lined with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, toss the tomatoes and garlic with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- Add salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast in oven for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the warm tomatoes to a serving platter.
- Drain the water from the burrata cheese or mozzarella balls. Add cheese to the warm tomatoes.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar then season with the kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss gently to coat if desired.
- Gently tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces and scatter over the salad and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 44.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 775.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
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
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is key to making a delicious caprese salad. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a slightly soft texture.
- Use fresh basil. Basil is essential for giving caprese salad its characteristic flavor. If you can't find fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Don't overcook the tomatoes. Roasted tomatoes should be slightly charred and caramelized, but they should still retain their shape. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
- Use good quality mozzarella cheese. Fresh mozzarella is best, but you can also use a good quality store-bought mozzarella.
- Assemble the salad just before serving. This will help to prevent the tomatoes from becoming watery.
Conclusion:
Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad is a delicious, refreshing, and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and basil, and it is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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