High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture summer as effortlessly as a well-made Caprese, and this version delivers every bit of that fresh, vibrant payoff. Ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves come together in a way that's visually stunning and genuinely delicious — the kind of plate that disappears fast at any table. What makes this especially reassuring is how clean and straightforward the ingredient list is: real olive oil, real cheese, real produce, and an optional balsamic glaze rather than a processed condiment loaded with sweeteners. High fructose corn syrup has a sneaky way of turning up in bottled dressings, glazes, and even some packaged cheeses, so building this salad from scratch puts you fully in control. The technique is barely a technique at all — just thoughtful layering, a generous drizzle, and a pinch of flaky salt that makes everything pop. It's the kind of recipe that proves simple ingredients, handled well, need absolutely nothing else.
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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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