Turmeric Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture summer on a plate quite like this classic Italian combination of ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. The ingredients are layered in an overlapping arrangement that looks effortlessly elegant, then finished with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and an optional touch of balsamic glaze for a little sweet depth. Every component here is naturally free from turmeric, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. That matters more than you might think, since turmeric has a way of sneaking into spice blends, store-bought dressings, and even some cheeses, making a simple salad feel complicated. Here, you're working with whole, recognizable ingredients from start to finish. Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper are the only seasonings, letting the quality of the tomatoes and mozzarella do the heavy lifting. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast at the table and takes almost no time to pull together.
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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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