Pork Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture the spirit of summer eating quite like a classic Caprese — ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil layered together in a way that looks almost too pretty to eat. Every ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. The real magic comes from using quality produce: thick-sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella do the heavy lifting, while a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with a rich, grassy finish. An optional splash of balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy depth that takes the whole platter up a notch. Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper at the end aren't just seasoning — they're the finishing touch that makes each bite pop. This is the kind of dish you can pull together in minutes and still impress a crowd, whether it's a weeknight starter or the centerpiece of a lazy weekend spread.
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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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