Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 2hrs

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 2hrs45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad Recipe

Ingredients

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

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 345.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.4g 29%

Carbohydrates: 7.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 6g

Fat: 28g 43%

Saturated Fat: 12.5g 62%

Cholesterol: 59.5mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 1265.3IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 10.9mg 18%

Folate: 12.9mcg 3%

Calcium: 445.8mg 45%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 10.9mg 4%

Potassium: 207.3mg 6%

Sodium: 167.2mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 252

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.