Walnut Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture summer on a plate quite like this classic Italian salad, where ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil come together in the most satisfying way. The alternating layers of tomato and mozzarella look genuinely stunning on a platter, making this just as fitting for a dinner party as it is for a quiet weeknight. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together, and the optional balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy depth that takes the whole thing up a notch. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, honest produce and good cheese. It's also naturally gluten free, which means it works beautifully as a starter or side for a crowd with mixed dietary needs. Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper finish it off with just enough seasoning to let those fresh flavors shine. Simple, gorgeous, and endlessly crowd-pleasing.
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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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