Warm Caprese Salad
Servings
2Serving size
1 saladThis recipe can easily be multiplied but does not keep well.
Ingredients
| 1 tsp. Olive oil |
| 2 tsp.. Pine nuts |
| 16 cherry Grape or cherry tomatoes |
| 2 tsp.. Capers |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1/2 cup leaves, whole Fresh basil (coarsely chopped) |
| 2 ounce Fresh mozzarella (sliced) |
Instructions
Place the olive oil, pine nuts, tomatoes and capers in a small skillet.
Place the skillet in the oven and roast the tomatoes for about 12 to 15 minutes. Shake the pan occasionally.
While the tomatoes are roasting, place the mozzarella slices on two small plates.
When the tomatoes are roasted, remove the pan from the oven and add the pepper and basil.
Toss gently until the basil is wilted.
Top the mozzarella with the tomatoes and serve.
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Recipe Notes
Caprese salads are just about perfect. Why mess with a great recipe?
I am not sure that I have a good answer to my own question, but in this case it seemed like a good idea and it turns out really great. The combination of the umami flavors in the roasted tomato with the sweet pine nuts and tangy capers goes perfectly with the creaminess of the fresh mozzarella.
Basil is the traditional, but I love this variation with fresh cilantro: it has a more subtle flavor. Serve this with a soup and a bit of bread smeared with extra virgin olive oil for the perfect meal.