Caffeine Free No-Cook Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture the spirit of summer quite like this classic Italian salad, and the beauty is that it comes together without turning on a single burner. Ripe, juicy tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella are layered in an alternating pattern, then finished with fragrant basil leaves, a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and a scattering of flaky sea salt. A touch of balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy depth if you want to take it up a notch. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, so there's no label-reading required — just pure, wholesome produce and fresh dairy. It's the kind of recipe that looks far more impressive than the effort involved, making it perfect for a quick lunch, a dinner party starter, or a side dish that steals the show. Serve it immediately so the tomatoes stay vibrant and the mozzarella stays cool and pillowy.
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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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