CAPRESE SALAD RECIPE

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while string cheese is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: extra virgin olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Extra virgin olive oil is richer in nutrients, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

Slice the grape tomatoes in half lengthwise.

Chop the fresh mozzarella balls into quarters.

In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon of cracked pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic, and 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh basil.

Add the halved tomatoes to the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the seasoning.

Transfer the coated tomatoes to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and spread them out.

Roast the tomatoes in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.

After roasting, let the tomatoes cool for 5 minutes.

Add the chopped mozzarella to the bowl with the remaining seasoning and mix.

Combine the roasted tomatoes with the mozzarella and remaining seasoning.

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