
Few dishes capture summer as effortlessly as this classic Italian salad, where jewel-toned heirloom tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella are layered into something almost too pretty to eat. The combination of colors and shapes from mixed heirloom varieties makes every platter look like it belongs in a food magazine, yet the whole thing comes together in minutes with almost zero effort. What makes this such a smart choice for anyone avoiding high fructose corn syrup is how refreshingly straightforward the ingredient list is — real tomatoes, real cheese, good olive oil, fresh basil, and a pinch of salt. So many bottled dressings and store-bought condiments sneak in sweeteners you never asked for, but here you're fully in control of every drop that hits the plate. The optional balsamic glaze is the one place to stay alert — just check the label and choose a brand with clean ingredients, since some versions do contain added sweeteners. Extra-virgin olive oil does all the heavy lifting as the dressing, bringing richness and depth without anything processed. Serve it immediately after assembling and let the quality of the ingredients do exactly what they were born to do.
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Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter, alternating and overlapping them in a single shingled layer.
Tuck the basil leaves between and over the tomato and mozzarella slices, distributing them evenly across the platter.
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