Caffeine Free Classic Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture summer on a plate quite like this Italian classic — ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves layered together in a way that looks almost too pretty to eat. 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. An optional balsamic glaze adds a subtle tang and a glossy finish that takes the whole thing up a notch. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, so there's no label-reading required — just pure, wholesome produce and good cheese. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a sharp knife and a serving platter, making it an effortless choice for a light lunch, a dinner party starter, or an afternoon snack. The key is using the ripest tomatoes you can find, since the quality of each ingredient really does shine through in a dish this simple.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb ripe tomatoes (about 3 large), 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 cracked black pepper
- 1–2 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella to an even 1/4-inch thickness using a sharp knife.
- 2
Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter, alternating and slightly overlapping them. Tuck the basil leaves between the slices as you go.
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