Capsaicin 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, a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and a scatter of flaky sea salt. A touch of balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweetness that ties everything together without overwhelming the clean, fresh flavors. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, this is one of those recipes that just works naturally — no substitutions needed, no label-reading stress. The only heat in the dish comes from a pinch of black pepper, which is entirely capsaicin-free and adds just enough gentle bite to balance the richness of the mozzarella. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can plate this up with total confidence. It's elegant enough for a dinner party starter but simple enough to throw together on a weeknight when you want something fresh and satisfying with almost zero effort.

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