Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad
Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad layers slow-roasted roma tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and basil for a rich, concentrated tomato sweetness balanced by tangy balsamic and peppery olive oil. The gentle roasting creates jammy edges and deep flavor, perfect for a summer starter or a shareable side with grilled mains.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- 2
Arrange the tomatoes, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil and 1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle with the garlic, sugar, sea salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Roast the tomatoes in the preheated oven until they start to brown and the juices become thick and sticky, about 2 hours. Let the tomatoes cool to room temperature.
- 4
Place the tomato halves and slices of mozzarella cheese on a serving platter, alternating tomatoes and cheese to create an attractive pattern; sprinkle the salad with basil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar.
- Calories 299.41 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 14.42 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 10.57 g 4%
- Total Fat 22.31 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.3 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.68 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 235.01 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.94 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 5.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 405.12 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 0.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 13.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 193.57 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 19.09 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 299.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or salad.
- What is Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 299.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad healthy?
- Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 299.41 calories and 14.42 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 235.01 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.3 g (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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