Paraben Free Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Few dishes are as effortlessly stunning as a well-built Caprese, and this version with heirloom tomatoes takes it to another level entirely. The mix of colors and sizes from the heirloom varieties makes the platter look like something out of a restaurant, but it comes together in just a few simple steps. Fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil are all you need to create something that tastes as good as it looks. A finish of flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper brings everything into focus, and the optional balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweet tang that ties the whole dish together. For anyone navigating paraben concerns, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every ingredient is whole, recognizable, and free from the synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many packaged or processed foods. There's no label-reading anxiety here, just clean, real ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Serve it immediately while the tomatoes are at their juiciest and the mozzarella is still cool and creamy.
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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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