Artificial Food Coloring Free No-Cook Caprese Salad
Few dishes prove that simple ingredients can outshine anything elaborate, and this classic Italian salad is the perfect example. Ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves come together in a combination that looks stunning on any table without a single minute of cooking. For anyone avoiding synthetic dyes and artificial additives, this kind of recipe is a genuine relief — every ingredient here is exactly what it appears to be, with no hidden colorants lurking in a sauce packet or seasoning blend. The vibrant reds, creamy whites, and deep greens you see on the platter are entirely natural, straight from the produce and the cheese. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and a little freshly cracked black pepper are all it takes to make those flavors sing. If you want a touch of sweetness and depth, a light drizzle of balsamic glaze finishes it beautifully. This is the kind of dish you can pull together in minutes and feel genuinely good about serving.
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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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