Alex Lau
The classic Caprese salad gets a roasty cold-weather makeover with warm, juicy burst cherry tomatoes.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
2
pints cherry tomatoes
4
sprigs thyme
4
garlic cloves, smashed
¼
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)
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. 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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Do Ahead: Tomatoes can be roasted 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Gently reheat before using.