Honey Free Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Few dishes capture summer on a plate quite like this one — vivid heirloom tomatoes in a riot of colors layered with creamy fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil leaves. The combination is stunning enough to anchor a dinner party spread or elevate a casual weeknight meal without any real effort. What makes this version especially satisfying is how clean and straightforward the ingredient list is: good olive oil, flaky sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper do all the heavy lifting. Many store-bought dressings and glazes sneak in sweeteners, but here you stay in full control — the optional balsamic glaze is the only potential wildcard, and it's easy to leave off or choose a brand you trust. The result is a salad that tastes purely of its ingredients, which is exactly the point. Serve it immediately after assembling so the tomatoes stay bright and the mozzarella stays cool and pillowy — no marinating, no waiting, just gorgeous food on the table fast.
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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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