Best 11 Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad By Barefoot Contessa Recipes

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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



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.

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, AND BASIL SALAD



Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 small tomatoes (4 medium)
1 pound fresh mozzarella
10 to 15 basil leaves
3 tablespoons good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

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



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

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.

ROASTED TOMATO CAPRESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cloves garlic
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced
4 large Roma tomatoes
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 thin slices prosciutto, sliced into ribbons
2 large balls fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced into 6 rounds

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



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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.

ROASTED TOMATO CAPRESE SALAD



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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

8 roma (plum) tomatoes, halved lengthwise and seeded
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons white sugar
sea salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package fresh salted mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick
8 leaves fresh basil, cut in very thin strips
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste

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



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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

12 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, cores and seeds removed
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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



Roasted Cherry Tomato Caprese image

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

2 pints cherry tomatoes
4 sprigs thyme
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
8 ounces fresh buffalo or cow mozzarella (about 1 ball), room temperature, torn into large pieces
Flaky sea salt
Country-style bread, brushed with oil, toasted in oven (for serving)

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



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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

1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
16 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
16 thick slices ripe slicing tomato
32 leaves fresh basil
olive oil
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

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



Roasted Tomatoes and Burrata Caprese Salad image

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

2 cups cherry tomatoes
4 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon kosher salt and pepper
8 ounces burrata cheese balls or small fresh mozzarella balls such as Ciliegine
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil

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



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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

1 large French baguette (15 inches long), sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt to taste
5 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
1 ¼ pounds fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves removed and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
ground black pepper to taste

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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