Pescatarian Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Few dishes capture the spirit of summer quite like this one — a gorgeous arrangement of heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella that practically glows on the platter. The mix of assorted tomato colors and sizes makes every slice a little different, bringing a farmers-market energy that's hard to fake with standard grocery store tomatoes. Fresh basil leaves are tucked throughout, so you get that fragrant, herby hit in every single bite. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together, and a pinch of flaky sea salt lifts the flavors without overcomplicating things. If you want a little extra depth, the optional balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy finish that takes the whole platter up a notch. This is the kind of recipe that looks like you spent hours on it but comes together in minutes with zero cooking required — just thoughtful assembly and quality ingredients. It fits naturally into a pescatarian lifestyle since every component is plant-based or dairy, with no meat or ambiguous proteins to navigate.
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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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