Eggless Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Few dishes capture the spirit of summer quite like a well-made Caprese, and this version takes it up a notch with heirloom tomatoes in a gorgeous mix of colors and sizes. The visual alone is enough to make it the centerpiece of any table — jewel-toned slices layered with creamy fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil leaves in a classic shingled arrangement. 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 truly shine. The optional balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweet tang that ties everything together beautifully. Since the whole dish is naturally built around fresh produce, cheese, and olive oil, there's nothing to swap or modify — it's simply egg-free by nature, no workarounds needed. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it an effortless go-to for entertaining, a light lunch, or a vibrant starter before a bigger meal.
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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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