BAKED CAPRESE SALAD

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A baguette of French bread is cut into slices and toasted with roma tomato and fresh mozzarella cheese slices, then sprinkled with snipped fresh basil leaves and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large French baguette (15 inches long), sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt to taste
5 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
1 ¼ pounds fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves removed and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Arrange slices of baguette onto a baking sheet and brush both sides of each slice with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Toast the bread in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Flip the bread slices over and top each slice with a slice of tomato and a slice of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Return crostini to the oven and bake until tomato and mozzarella slices are warmed through, about 5 more minutes.
  • Arrange the crostini onto a serving platter and sprinkle with basil. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle lightly with more sea salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Jorge Barradas
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This salad is a great way to show off fresh summer produce. The tomatoes and basil are at their peak in the summer, and the balsamic glaze adds a delicious touch of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shukla Moulik
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. The balsamic glaze really brings everything together. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mohsin Qurban
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This salad is a great choice for a light and refreshing summer meal. The roasted tomatoes are flavorful and the mozzarella is creamy and gooey. The balsamic glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Julius Blunt
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the salad was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Brooklyn Igleheart
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This salad is a great way to use up summer tomatoes. The roasted tomatoes are so flavorful and the mozzarella is creamy and gooey. The balsamic glaze adds a delicious touch of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


abel garcia
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. The balsamic glaze really brings everything together. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rashidi Juma
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This salad is a great choice for a light and refreshing summer meal. The roasted tomatoes are flavorful and the mozzarella is creamy and gooey. The balsamic glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shehzad Hussaìn
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This salad is a great way to show off fresh summer produce. The tomatoes and basil are at their peak in the summer, and the balsamic glaze adds a delicious touch of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bari Italia
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the roasted tomatoes and the balsamic glaze. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Saba Abbasi
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This salad is a great way to use up summer tomatoes. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The roasted tomatoes are sweet and juicy, the mozzarella is creamy and gooey, and the basil adds a fresh, herbaceous flavor. I would definitely recom


Anas tanoli
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the salad was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Lara Younger
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and they were so delicious. The balsamic glaze really brought everything together. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Aliyah Olayemi
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I've never been a fan of caprese salad, but this baked version changed my mind. The roasted tomatoes were so flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kay C
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This baked caprese salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil was perfect, and the balsamic glaze added a delicious tang. I will definitely be making this again.