Beef Free Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Few dishes capture the spirit of summer quite like this classic Italian salad, built entirely from fresh, vibrant ingredients that need almost no coaxing to shine. Heirloom tomatoes in a mix of colors and sizes bring a gorgeous visual drama to the platter, while their flavor — sweet, tangy, and deeply savory — does most of the heavy lifting. Creamy slices of fresh mozzarella nestle between the tomatoes, and tucked basil leaves add that unmistakable herbal fragrance that makes the whole thing smell like a farmers market. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together, and a finish of flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper keeps things clean and honest. The optional balsamic glaze adds a touch of sweetness and acidity that takes the whole platter to another level. This is the kind of recipe that proves simple ingredients, treated with a little care, are all you ever really need.
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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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