Oats Free Classic Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture summer as effortlessly as this layered arrangement of ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. The combination is simple, but the quality of each ingredient does all the heavy lifting — juicy, thick-cut tomatoes against cool, pillowy mozzarella is genuinely hard to beat. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together, while flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper add just the right finishing touch. If you want a little extra depth, a thin drizzle of balsamic glaze takes the whole platter somewhere special. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains and oats, so there is nothing to scrutinize on a label or swap out — just beautiful, whole foods doing what they do best. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a sharp knife and a serving platter, making it an ideal starter, side, or light lunch any time of year.
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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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