Ginger 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 ingredients are simple and intentional — juicy tomato slices and pillowy mozzarella alternate in overlapping rows, with basil leaves tucked in between for color and that unmistakable herbal perfume. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together, while flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper bring just enough seasoning to let the produce shine. An optional swirl of balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweet-tangy finish that makes the whole plate feel a little more special. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from ginger, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just honest, beautiful produce doing what it does best. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a sharp knife and a platter, making it an effortless starter, side, or light lunch that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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