How do you improve on a classic Caprese salad? Grill your tomatoes, char some bread, and bring the two together.
Ingredients
4 Servings
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2
1
1
1
3
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4
3
1
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½
4
Preparation
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Step 1
Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt.
Step 2
Toss shallot, garlic, and vinegar in another small bowl; season with salt. Let sit 10 minutes. Drain, reserving shallots and vinegar separately in small bowls.
Step 3
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Brush cut sides of bread with 2 Tbsp. oil total and grill until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side. (Or broil bread halves, cut side up, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes.) Season with salt; let cool.
Step 4
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high (you can do this directly on the grill grates or on a burner). Toss tomatoes with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and cook, shaking pan often, until tomatoes are blistered and lightly charred, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes to bowl with reserved vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly, then add basil, parsley, and lemon zest and toss gently to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Step 5
Spread both halves of baguette with mayonnaise mixture. Top with mozzarella, tomato salad, and shallots, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
Step 6
Do Ahead: Mayonnaise can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
