Grill-roasted Tomatoes Topped with Cheese and Herbs

Name: Grill-roasted Tomatoes Topped with Cheese and Herbs
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: Salt and freshly ground pepper; ½ cup (½ oz/15 g) fresh basil leaves; 6 oz (185 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; 4 tomatoes, cut in half crosswise; 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Cheese Obsession

By Georgeanne Brennan

Published 2013

About

From the time the first fruit ripens to that last, sad moment when the frost arrives, tomatoes are an essential part of my summer garden and daily table. Since I grill often, this dish—which is like a warm, oozy insalata caprese—has become a regular side dish.

Ingredients

6 oz (185 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Summer

Method

In a bowl, toss the mozzarella slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Preheat a grill to medium-high and oil the grill rack. Place the tomatoes, cut side up, in a grilling basket, or place on the grill cut side up, cover the grill, and cook until the skin begins