Charred Cherry Tomatoes with Bell Peppers and Mozzarella

Name: Charred Cherry Tomatoes with Bell Peppers and Mozzarella
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove , peeled; 1¾ teaspoons kosher salt , divided; 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil , divided, plus extra for drizzling; 5 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 3 anchovy fillets , minced; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes , plus extra for seasoning; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 pound cherry tomatoes; 1 red bell pepper , stemmed, seeded, and cut lengthwise into thin strips; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , torn into bite-size pieces; ½ cup fresh basil leaves , torn into 1-inch pieces