
Few dishes capture the spirit of summer quite like this classic Italian salad, and heirloom tomatoes take it to a whole new level. The mix of colors and sizes makes for a genuinely stunning platter — deep reds, golden yellows, and striped greens all layered with creamy fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil leaves. 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. The optional balsamic glaze adds a subtle tang that makes each bite feel a little more special. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from rye, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress — just beautiful, wholesome produce doing all the work. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, which makes it perfect as a starter, a side, or honestly the centerpiece of a light meal.
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Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter, alternating and overlapping them in a single shingled layer.
Tuck the basil leaves between and over the tomato and mozzarella slices, distributing them evenly across the platter.
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