Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad: A Delicious & Easy Recipe
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
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2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
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1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional but lovely)
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200 g fresh mozzarella (balls or sliced)
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Fresh basil leaves
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Balsamic glaze (for drizzle)
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Optional upgrades: garlic cloves, chili flakes, flaky sea salt
How to make it
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Roast the tomatoes
Heat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
Toss tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and balsamic (if using).
Roast 20–25 minutes until blistered, jammy, and lightly caramelized. -
Assemble the salad
Arrange mozzarella on a platter.
Spoon warm roasted tomatoes (and their juices!) over the cheese. -
Finish strong
Add fresh basil, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and a pinch of flaky salt.
Pro tips
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Serve warm or room temp — cold kills the vibe
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Don’t skimp on salt — tomatoes need it
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Tear basil by hand for max aroma