Pork 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 simple, but when you start with good ingredients, simple is all you need. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together, while flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper bring out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. A touch of balsamic glaze at the end adds a subtle, tangy depth that makes each bite feel a little more special. This is naturally free from pork and any meat-based ingredients — just clean, fresh produce and quality dairy — so there's nothing to scrutinize on a label or swap out. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it an effortless choice for a starter, a light lunch, or a crowd-pleasing side at any gathering. Serve it immediately so the tomatoes stay vibrant and the mozzarella stays cool and lush.
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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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