Vegetarian Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Few dishes capture the spirit of summer quite like this one — layers of jewel-toned heirloom tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella arranged into something that looks almost too pretty to eat. The mix of colors and sizes from the heirlooms makes every slice a little different, which means the flavor varies bite to bite in the best possible way. Fresh basil tucked between the layers adds a fragrant, peppery lift that ties everything together beautifully. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt are really all you need, though the optional balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy finish that takes it over the top. This is the kind of recipe that proves simple ingredients, treated with a little care, can outshine almost anything more complicated. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it an effortless centerpiece for a dinner party spread or a lazy weekend lunch.
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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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