Caffeine Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture the ease and beauty of summer eating quite like this classic Italian salad. Ripe, juicy tomatoes layered with creamy fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil leaves make for a combination that looks stunning on a platter without requiring any real cooking at all. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together, and a touch of balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy depth that takes the whole thing up a notch. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine — no hidden stimulants, no tea-based dressings, no chocolate garnishes to second-guess. It's the kind of recipe where simplicity is the whole point, and the quality of your tomatoes and mozzarella does all the heavy lifting. Serve it immediately after assembling so the basil stays bright and the cheese stays cool and fresh.
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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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