Nutmeg Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture the ease and beauty of summer eating quite like this classic Italian arrangement of ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. The ingredients are layered and slightly overlapping on a platter, then finished with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and an optional swirl of balsamic glaze for a touch of sweetness. Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper bring everything together in the most satisfying way. Because the whole dish is built from naturally simple, whole ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize spice blends or pre-made sauces for unwanted additions — what you see is exactly what you get. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it an effortless choice for a starter, a light lunch, or a side that genuinely impresses. The quality of your tomatoes and mozzarella does most of the heavy lifting here, so seek out the ripest, most fragrant produce you can find.
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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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