Mustard 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 and textures makes it as stunning to look at as it is to eat. Many classic dressings and condiments sneak mustard in as an emulsifier or flavor booster, but this recipe keeps things beautifully clean — just olive oil, flaky sea salt, black pepper, and an optional touch of balsamic glaze. There's no hidden ingredient to second-guess, which means you can serve it confidently at a dinner party or a casual weeknight meal. The key is sourcing the best tomatoes and mozzarella you can find, since the simplicity of the dish lets every ingredient shine. Serve it immediately after assembling so the tomatoes stay vibrant and the cheese stays fresh and soft.
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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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