Roasted tomato salad / choka recipe

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Feta offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar is lower in cost and still provides acidity.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Spinach adds nutrients while dried basil is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Wash and slice the tomatoes in half.

Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet, cut side up.

Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.

While the tomatoes roast, thinly slice the red onion and garlic.

In a bowl, combine the roasted tomatoes, red onion, and garlic.

Tear fresh basil leaves and add to the mixture.

Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the salad and toss gently.

Add mozzarella cheese in chunks and mix lightly.

Serve immediately or let cool to room temperature.

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