Xanthan Gum Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture summer on a plate quite like this classic Italian salad, and the good news is it's naturally free of any gums, binders, or thickeners that can sneak into processed or packaged foods. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of good olive oil — so there's nothing to second-guess on the label. That's actually one of the quiet wins of this recipe: it sidesteps the ingredient anxiety entirely without asking you to make a single substitution. The alternating layers of juicy tomato and creamy mozzarella look stunning on a platter, and tucking the basil leaves in between adds a pop of color and that unmistakable fresh herb aroma. A finishing drizzle of balsamic glaze (totally optional, but highly recommended) adds a sweet, tangy depth that ties everything together. Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper are the final touch, and they make a bigger difference than you'd expect. Serve it immediately and watch it disappear.
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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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