Roasted Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180 Degrees C (355F).

Step 2

Wash and dry the tomatoes, halve any that are large. Pierce the whole tomatoes with the tip of a sharp knife. It will prevent them from bursting in the oven.

Step 3

Place the tomatoes in a medium-size bowl.Add the crushed garlic, olive oil, sugar, dried oregano and salt and toss together.

Step 4

Turn onto a rimmed baking tray and place in the preheated oven.Bake the tomatoes for about 30 minutes or until they begin to caramelise.Remove the tray from the oven and set aside to cool.

Step 5

When cool, remove the crushed garlic. Arrange the tomatoes on a serving platter with the torn mozzarella and the basil leaves. Pour the roasting juices over the tomatoes.

Step 6

Add a sprinkle of good quality sea salt flakes just before serving.Serve as an appetiser with crusty bread to mop up the juices, or serve as a side dish - See Note 6.Also delicious served with a drizzle of our Balsamic Glaze.