Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 16 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 3 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the tomatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan and roast for 20–30 minutes, or until the skins blister, pop, and develop charred brown edges.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven and let the tomatoes rest for 10 minutes until they are just warm to the touch.
  5. Arrange the mozzarella pearls on a platter.
  6. Spoon the warm roasted tomatoes and all the garlic-infused oil from the pan over the cheese.
  7. Scatter torn basil leaves across the top and finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a final tablespoon of olive oil.