Chestnut 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 another level entirely. The mix of colors and sizes from the heirloom varieties makes the platter genuinely stunning before you even take a bite. Creamy fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil leaves, and a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil come together in that classic combination that never gets old. A finish of flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper brings everything into focus, and the optional balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy depth if you're feeling it. The whole thing comes together in minutes with zero cooking required — just thoughtful layering and good ingredients. Every component here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. This is the kind of dish you bring to a dinner party and watch disappear before you've even sat down.
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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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