Cinnamon Free Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Few dishes capture summer on a plate quite like this one — jewel-toned heirloom tomatoes layered with creamy fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil, finished with a generous drizzle of good olive oil. The combination of colors from assorted heirloom varieties makes the platter genuinely stunning, the kind of thing that draws people over before they even grab a fork. Every ingredient here is naturally free from cinnamon and warm spice blends, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's just clean, simple food at its best. A pinch of flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper do all the heavy lifting in the seasoning department, letting the quality of the tomatoes and mozzarella shine through. The optional balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweet-tangy finish that ties everything together without complicating the ingredient list. This is the kind of recipe that comes together in minutes and looks like you spent far more effort than you did — perfect for a dinner party starter or a lazy weekend lunch.
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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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