Artificial Flavors Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture summer as effortlessly as a well-made Caprese, and this version keeps things beautifully honest. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, real basil, and good olive oil — with no synthetic flavor enhancers hiding anywhere on the label. That matters more than people realize, since bottled dressings and pre-marinated cheeses are common culprits for sneaking in artificial additives. By building the dish from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, you get pure, vibrant flavor that no lab-made shortcut could ever replicate. The alternating layers of tomato and mozzarella look stunning on a platter, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together in the most satisfying way. A little flaky sea salt and freshly ground pepper at the end is all the seasoning this needs — proof that real ingredients do all the heavy lifting.
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4 servings
- 3 large ripe tomatoes (about 1 ½ lb), sliced ¼ inch thick
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced ¼ inch thick
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter, alternating and slightly overlapping them in a single layer.
- 2
Tuck the basil leaves between and over the tomato and mozzarella slices.
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