Peanut Free Classic Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture summer as effortlessly as this layered arrangement of ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. The ingredients are beautifully simple — just good produce, quality olive oil, flaky sea salt, and a crack of black pepper — which means there's nowhere for hidden allergens to hide. Unlike packaged salads or restaurant versions where cross-contact can be a real concern, making this at home puts you in complete control of every component. The optional balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy finish that takes the whole plate to another level without complicating anything. Arrange the slices in an overlapping pattern and it looks stunning on the table with almost zero effort. This is the kind of dish that disappears fast, so you might want to double it.
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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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