Nitrate & Nitrite 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 compromise. Ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves are layered together in that iconic alternating pattern, then finished with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a scatter of flaky sea salt. Processed deli meats and cured products are the usual culprits when it comes to sneaky preservatives, so a dish that skips all of that entirely is genuinely refreshing — every ingredient here is exactly what it looks like. The optional balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy depth that ties the whole platter together without introducing anything questionable. Because there's no cooking involved, the flavors stay bright and vibrant, letting the quality of your tomatoes and mozzarella really shine. It comes together in minutes and looks stunning on the table, making it the kind of effortless dish you'll reach for all season long.
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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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