Turmeric Free No-Cook Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture the spirit of summer quite like this classic Italian salad, built entirely from fresh, vibrant ingredients that need zero heat to shine. Ripe tomatoes, creamy 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. A touch of balsamic glaze at the end adds a sweet, tangy depth that takes the whole plate to another level. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's absolutely nothing here to trigger a sensitivity to the golden spice — no spice blends, no marinades, no hidden seasonings to second-guess. This is the kind of recipe where quality ingredients do all the heavy lifting, so splurge on the best tomatoes and mozzarella you can find. It comes together in minutes and looks stunning on the table, making it just as fitting for a casual weeknight as it is for entertaining guests.
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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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