Turkey Free Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Few dishes capture the spirit of summer eating quite like this classic Italian salad, built entirely from fresh, vibrant ingredients that need almost no coaxing to shine. Heirloom tomatoes in a mix of colors and sizes bring a gorgeous visual drama to the platter, and their flavor — sweet, tangy, and deeply savory — is the real star of the show. Creamy fresh mozzarella layered between those jewel-toned slices adds richness, while fragrant basil leaves tucked throughout give every bite a bright, herbal lift. A generous drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together, and a finish of flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper is all the seasoning this salad ever needs. The optional balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweet-tart depth that takes the whole thing over the top. This is the kind of recipe that looks like you spent hours on it but comes together in minutes — no cooking, no fuss, just beautiful ingredients arranged and served immediately at their peak.
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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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