Marinated Grilled Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella

Name: Marinated Grilled Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 2 pounds, ripe tomatoes, cored and halved along equator; 5 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; , Salt and pepper; 8 ounces, fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into bite-size pieces and patted dry; 2 tablespoons, red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil; Pinch, red pepper flakes

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2018

We wanted to develop a slight twist on the classic Caprese salad using grilled tomatoes, which have char and smoky depth.

SERVESMakes about 3 cups

TIME1 hour, plus 1 hour resting

Marinated Grilled Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We wanted to develop a slight twist on the classic Caprese salad using grilled tomatoes, which have char and smoky depth. Cooking halved tomatoes over high heat ensured that they browned and charred quickly without softening too much. Soft,...

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