Caffeine Free Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Few dishes capture the spirit of summer quite like a well-made Caprese, and this version with heirloom tomatoes takes it to a whole new level. The mix of colors and sizes makes the platter genuinely stunning before you even take a bite — deep reds, golden yellows, and striped greens all shingled together with creamy fresh mozzarella. Fresh basil leaves tucked throughout add a fragrant, herby lift that ties every element together beautifully. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and a crack of black pepper are all it takes to let those ingredients shine. The optional balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy finish that makes the whole thing feel a little more special without any extra effort. Every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, so this is a genuinely effortless choice when you're keeping your plate clean and calm. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table.
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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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