Beef Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture the essence of summer quite like this classic Italian salad, and the good news is it comes together in minutes with almost zero effort. Ripe, juicy tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella are layered in an alternating pattern that looks stunning on any table, then finished with fragrant basil leaves and a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. A touch of balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy depth that ties every bite together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from meat, so there's no substituting or swapping required — just pure, honest produce and dairy doing all the heavy lifting. The flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper at the end are a small detail that makes a genuinely big difference in the final flavor. Serve it immediately after assembling so the tomatoes stay vibrant and the mozzarella stays cool and fresh. It's the kind of dish that feels effortlessly impressive whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself to something really good.
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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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