Artificial Flavors Free Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
There is something deeply satisfying about a dish that lets genuinely good ingredients do all the talking. Heirloom tomatoes in a rainbow of colors and sizes bring natural sweetness and complexity that no lab-made flavoring could ever replicate, and that's exactly the point here. Fresh mozzarella, real basil, and a drizzle of quality extra-virgin olive oil come together in a way that is vibrant, clean, and completely free of synthetic additives. Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper are the only seasonings needed, because everything on this platter already has real, honest flavor built in. The optional balsamic glaze adds a gentle tang and a touch of richness — just check the label to confirm it's a pure reduction without added flavoring agents. Assembly takes only minutes: shingle the tomatoes and mozzarella, tuck in the basil, drizzle, and serve. It's the kind of dish that looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb heirloom tomatoes (assorted colors and sizes), sliced ¼ inch thick
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced ¼ inch thick
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1–2 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter, alternating and overlapping them in a single shingled layer.
- 2
Tuck the basil leaves between and over the tomato and mozzarella slices, distributing them evenly across the platter.
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