Sesame Free No-Cook Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture summer on a plate quite like this classic Italian salad — ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves layered together in a way that looks almost too pretty to eat. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a scatter of flaky sea salt are all it really takes to make the flavors sing, though a touch of balsamic glaze adds a gorgeous sweet-tangy finish if you're feeling fancy. The best part? There's absolutely no cooking involved, which means no hot kitchen and no complicated steps standing between you and something genuinely delicious. For anyone navigating sesame sensitivities, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, with no sauces, dressings, or processed components where hidden sesame tends to sneak in. It's the kind of dish that works as a starter, a side, or honestly a light lunch all on its own. Serve it immediately after assembling so the tomatoes stay vibrant and the mozzarella stays fresh and soft.
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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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