Honey Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture the pure joy of summer produce the way a classic Caprese does — ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves layered together in one stunning arrangement. Every ingredient here is naturally free of honey, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out; this one just works as written. A generous drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together, and the optional balsamic glaze adds a tangy-sweet depth that makes the whole platter feel a little more special. Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper finish it off with just the right amount of contrast. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, which makes it ideal as a starter, a light lunch, or a side that steals the show at any gathering. Serve it immediately so the tomatoes stay vibrant and the mozzarella stays cool and fresh — this is one of those recipes where simplicity really is the whole point.
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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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