Paraben 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 in minutes with absolutely no heat required. Ripe, juicy tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella are layered together and finished with fragrant basil, a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and a scatter of flaky sea salt — simple ingredients that genuinely shine on their own. For anyone navigating paraben concerns, this recipe is a breath of fresh air because every component is a whole, minimally processed food with nothing hidden in the ingredient list. Fresh produce, quality cheese, and good olive oil are naturally free of the synthetic preservatives that show up in so many packaged and processed foods. The optional balsamic glaze adds a gorgeous sweet-tangy finish that takes the whole platter to another level. Arrange everything on a big serving board and it looks stunning enough for a dinner party, yet honest enough for a quiet weeknight meal. Serve it immediately so the tomatoes stay vibrant and the mozzarella stays cool and pillowy — this one is best enjoyed the moment it hits the table.
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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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