Artificial Food Coloring Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes are as effortlessly beautiful as a well-assembled Caprese, and this version delivers all that classic Italian charm with zero fuss. Ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves are the stars here — real, whole ingredients that need absolutely nothing artificial to taste incredible. For anyone navigating a diet free from synthetic dyes and food colorings, this is the kind of recipe that makes life genuinely easy, because every single component is naturally vibrant and clean. The deep red of the tomatoes, the snowy white of the mozzarella, and the bright green basil create that iconic tricolor look without a drop of anything artificial. A drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together, and an optional splash of balsamic glaze adds a rich, tangy depth that feels almost indulgent. Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper finish it off with just the right amount of seasoning. It comes together in minutes and looks stunning on any table — proof that the best food rarely needs anything extra.
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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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