Lactose Free No-Cook Caprese Salad
Ripe summer tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil come together in one of the most satisfying no-cook dishes you can put on the table. The beauty here is in the simplicity — just a few quality ingredients layered together and finished with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and flaky sea salt. Fresh mozzarella is naturally lower in lactose than aged cheeses, making it a much more comfortable choice for people who are sensitive to dairy but don't want to give up that soft, milky bite. A touch of balsamic glaze at the end adds a subtle sweetness that ties everything together without complicating the dish at all. Since there's zero cooking involved, this comes together in minutes and looks genuinely impressive on a platter. It's the kind of recipe that lets the ingredients do all the work — and when the tomatoes are good, nothing else really needs to.
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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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