Oats Free No-Cook Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture the pure joy of summer eating quite like this classic Italian salad. Ripe, juicy tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella are layered together in that iconic alternating pattern, then finished with fragrant basil, a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and a whisper of flaky sea salt. The optional balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy depth that takes the whole thing over the top. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from oats and oat-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just honest, whole ingredients doing exactly what they're meant to do. This is the kind of recipe where quality really matters, so seek out the ripest tomatoes and the freshest mozzarella you can find. No cooking, no equipment, and no complicated steps means it comes together in minutes and lands on the table looking genuinely impressive. It's the perfect centerpiece for a warm-weather spread or a simple weeknight starter that feels a little bit special.
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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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