Barley Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture the spirit of summer quite like this classic Italian salad, and the good news is that every single ingredient here is naturally free of barley and other problematic grains. Ripe, juicy tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella are the stars, layered together in that iconic alternating pattern and finished with fragrant basil leaves. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together, while an optional balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy depth that takes the whole platter to another level. Store-bought dressings and condiments can be sneaky sources of hidden grain derivatives, so keeping things this simple is genuinely smart — olive oil and a quality balsamic glaze are all you need. Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper at the end make every bite pop. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, which means it's just as perfect for a weeknight dinner starter as it is for entertaining guests.
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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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