MSG Free No-Cook Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture summer on a plate quite like this classic Italian salad, built entirely from fresh, whole ingredients that need zero cooking and zero fuss. Ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves are layered together and finished with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil — simple flavors that genuinely shine on their own. For anyone avoiding monosodium glutamate, this kind of recipe is a breath of fresh air, since processed dressings, bottled sauces, and even some store-bought cheeses can quietly sneak it in. Here, every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is, so you stay in complete control of what lands on your plate. The optional balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweet-tangy note that takes the whole thing up a notch without complicating anything. It comes together in minutes and looks stunning enough to serve at a dinner party or a lazy weeknight meal alike — proof that the best food rarely requires much effort at all.
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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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