Chicken Free Classic Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture the spirit of summer quite like this layered arrangement of ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. The key is using the best ingredients you can find — juicy, in-season tomatoes and good-quality fresh mozzarella make all the difference between something forgettable and something genuinely stunning. 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 visual drama if you want to dress things up for guests. Everything here is completely plant and dairy based, so there's no need to scan labels or swap out a single ingredient — it's naturally free of poultry without any workarounds. Assembly takes just minutes and requires nothing more than a sharp knife and a pretty platter, making it one of the most effortless crowd-pleasers you can put on a table.
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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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