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Roasted Garlic Tomato Caprese Recipe

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A vibrant and delicious Roasted Garlic Tomato Caprese featuring burst cherry tomatoes roasted with garlic, shallots, and thyme, paired with creamy burrata cheese, fresh basil, and chili flakes. Perfectly served with grilled bread or crackers, this recipe offers a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic Italian salad.

Ingredients

Roasted Tomato Mixture

  • 6-7 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 shallot, halved
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Chili flakes, to taste
  • 4 cups cherry tomatoes, divided

Salad & Serving

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • Handful of micro basil (optional)
  • 2-3 balls burrata cheese, at room temperature
  • Grilled bread or crackers, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400° F (200° C) to prepare for roasting the tomatoes and aromatics.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: In a baking dish, combine the garlic cloves, halved shallot, 3 cups of cherry tomatoes, and fresh thyme leaves. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of olive oil and season generously with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to your preference.
  3. Roast Tomatoes: Place the baking dish in the oven and roast for about 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and released their juices, creating a fragrant and rich mixture.
  4. Prepare Burrata and Tomatoes: While the tomatoes are roasting, arrange the burrata balls in a large salad bowl and slice the remaining 1 cup of cherry tomatoes for fresh topping.
  5. Make Garlic Shallot Paste: Once roasted, squeeze the soft garlic cloves and shallots out onto a cutting board. Mash or chop them finely to create a paste. Mix this paste back into the roasted tomatoes in the baking dish, add the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil, and adjust seasoning with additional black pepper as needed.
  6. Assemble Salad: Spoon the warm roasted tomato mixture and infused olive oil over and around the burrata in the salad bowl. Top with the sliced fresh cherry tomatoes, plenty of fresh basil leaves, and micro basil if using. Finish with extra salt and chili flakes for a spicy kick.
  7. Serve: Serve the Roasted Garlic Tomato Caprese with grilled bread or crackers to scoop up the luscious mixture and creamy cheese. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, try adding a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.
  • If burrata is unavailable, fresh mozzarella can be used as a substitute, though the creaminess will be less.
  • Adjust chili flakes according to your heat preference or omit for a milder dish.
  • Make sure the burrata is at room temperature to maximize creaminess and flavor.
  • This dish is best served fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

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