Margherita Recipe
fresh mozzarella / basil / evoo/ oven roasted tomatoes / sea salt
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Ingredients
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Cheese
Herbs
Oils
Tomatoes
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the tomatoes
If you haven't already, oven roast the tomatoes. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Cut tomatoes in half, drizzle with EVOO, and sprinkle with sea salt. Place cut side up on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes until they are caramelized and slightly shriveled.
- 2
Slice the mozzarella
While the tomatoes are roasting, slice the fresh mozzarella into thin rounds, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Assembly
- 3
Assemble the ingredients
On a serving platter or a pizza stone, layer the sliced fresh mozzarella evenly. Add the oven roasted tomatoes on top of the mozzarella.
- 4
Add basil and seasoning
Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them generously over the assembled mozzarella and tomatoes. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt to taste.
Serving
- 5
Serve
Enjoy the Margherita dish immediately as a fresh appetizer or light meal. You can serve it with crusty bread or on its own.
