Legume 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's as stunning on the table as it is satisfying to eat. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together, while an optional swirl of balsamic glaze adds a touch of sweet, tangy depth that takes the whole platter up a notch. The good news for anyone navigating legume-free eating is that this recipe is naturally free of beans, lentils, peas, and soy — no substitutions or label-checking required. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so you can focus entirely on sourcing the best tomatoes and mozzarella you can find. Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper finish things off with just the right amount of seasoning. It comes together in minutes and looks like something you'd order at a proper trattoria.
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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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