Yeast Free Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Few dishes capture the pure pleasure of summer produce the way a well-made caprese does, and this version with heirloom tomatoes takes it to another level entirely. The mix of colors and sizes makes the platter genuinely stunning before you even take a bite — deep reds, golden yellows, and striped greens all shingled together 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 and a little drama if you want to dress it up for guests. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient is straightforward and whole, with no fermented or leavened components to second-guess. It comes together in just a few minutes with zero cooking required, which makes it as practical as it is beautiful. This is the kind of dish that earns compliments without asking much of you at all.
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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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