Vegetarian Heirloom Tomato Caprese

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

Layers of ripe heirloom tomatoes in every color mingle with creamy fresh mozzarella and tucked-in basil leaves for a platter that looks as good as it tastes. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar brings everything together, while flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper sharpen each bite. Add red pepper flakes if you want a little heat, and you've got a starter that comes together in minutes with zero cooking required. It's a naturally easy fit for a vegetarian table, letting peak-season produce and good cheese do all the talking. Serve it right away while the tomatoes are still cool and juicy for the best contrast against the soft mozzarella.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 lb heirloom tomatoes (assorted colors and sizes), sliced ¼-inch thick
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced ¼-inch thick
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1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
¼ tsp flaky sea salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1
Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices in alternating, overlapping layers on a large serving platter, tucking basil leaves between each slice as you go.
2
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the assembled platter, followed by the balsamic vinegar.

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