Cashew Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture summer on a plate quite like this classic Italian salad, where ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil come together in the most satisfying way. The alternating layers of tomato and cheese look genuinely impressive on a platter, yet the whole thing comes together in minutes with almost zero effort. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties every element together, and an optional splash of balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy depth that takes it over the top. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just honest, beautiful produce and good cheese. It's the kind of dish that works as a starter, a light lunch, or a crowd-pleasing side at a dinner party. Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper at the finish make all the flavors pop without overcomplicating things. Simple, vibrant, and completely unfussy — this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to all season long.
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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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