Seed Oil Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes are as effortlessly beautiful as a well-assembled Caprese, and this version delivers all that classic Italian charm without a drop of industrial seed oil in sight. Extra-virgin olive oil is the only fat here, which means you're getting a rich, fruity drizzle that actually enhances the flavor rather than muddying it with refined oils like canola or sunflower. Ripe, thick-cut tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella do the heavy lifting, layered together so every bite hits that perfect balance of juicy, milky, and herbaceous. Fresh basil tucked between the slices adds a fragrant lift, and a finishing sprinkle of flaky sea salt pulls the whole thing together in the most satisfying way. A drizzle of balsamic glaze is optional but genuinely worth it if you want a touch of sweet acidity to round out the plate. This is the kind of recipe that looks like you spent real effort but comes together in minutes — no cooking, no stress, just gorgeous ingredients treated with respect.
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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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