Mustard Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture summer on a plate quite like a classic Caprese, and this version delivers all that fresh, vibrant flavor without a single complicated step. Ripe tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella are layered together with fragrant basil leaves, then finished with a generous drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil and a touch of balsamic glaze. The whole thing comes together in minutes — no cooking, no fuss, just beautiful ingredients doing exactly what they do best. For anyone navigating condiment-heavy menus where hidden spice blends and dressings can be a real concern, this salad is a breath of fresh air since every ingredient is clean and straightforward. Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper are all you need to make those flavors sing. It works equally well as a starter, a light lunch, or a showstopping side at a dinner party where you want something that looks far more effortful than it actually was.
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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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