Wednesday, June 22

Roasted Cherry Tomato and Basil Salad

I recently started a small patio herb garden, and there is no better way to enjoy fresh basil than with fresh tomatoes!  The leftovers from this salad were great with a sunnyside up egg and a slice of toast.

Roasting the cherry tomatoes really brings out their natural sweetness.  If you find that they need a bit more- try adding a touch of granulated sugar.  I used Asiago instead of a milder unripened cheese like bocconcini and I found it was too strong of a flavour when paired with the tomato and basil so I don't recommend it.





  • Tomatoes- cherry or grape are nice, but any fresh, nice tasting tomato will do
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper
  • Basil (fresh)
  • Cheese- preferably Bocconcini or other unripened mozzarella type cheese 

  1. Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper
  2. Roast tomatoes in oven at 400C 
  3. Mix tomatoes with fresh torn basil, cheese
  4. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar