Semi-dry Tomatoes And Mozzarella Salad

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, but lengthwise into halves (12 pieces)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 10 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 tablespoons drained and rinsed capers
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 1 cup loose basil leaves, about

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350-degrees.
• 2 line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
• 3 arrange the tomato halves cut side up on the sheet, and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt on top.
• 4 bake for 4 hours.
• 5 remove the tomatoes from the oven (they will still be soft), and put them in a serving bowl.
• 6 let them cool, then add the mozzarella, capers, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and lemon rind, and mix to combine.
• 7 drop the basil leaves into 2 cups of boiling water, and cook for about 10 seconds.
• 8 drain, and cool under cold running water.
• 9 press the basil between the palms to extrude most of the water, then chop finely.
• 10 add to the salad, toss well, and serve.