Low Sugar No-Cook Caprese Salad
Ripe summer tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves come together in one of the most satisfying dishes you can put on a table without ever turning on the stove. The flavors are clean, bright, and deeply satisfying — proof that great ingredients need almost no help. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and a crack of black pepper are all it takes to make everything sing. For anyone keeping a close eye on added sugars, this is the kind of recipe that delivers serious flavor without any sweeteners hiding in the mix — just whole, honest ingredients doing their thing. The optional balsamic glaze is the only wildcard, so if you're being strict, simply leave it off or check the label on your bottle before drizzling. It comes together in minutes and looks stunning on a platter, making it just as at home at a weeknight dinner as it is at a summer gathering. Simple, gorgeous, and completely no-fuss.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb ripe tomatoes (about 3 large), sliced ¼-inch thick
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced ¼-inch thick
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1–2 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter, alternating and slightly overlapping them.
- 2
Tuck the basil leaves between and over the slices.
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