Yeast Free No-Cook Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture summer as effortlessly as this classic Italian salad, where ripe tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella do all the heavy lifting. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, it can feel surprisingly tricky to find crowd-pleasing recipes that don't rely on fermented or leavened ingredients — but this one is naturally free of all that without any workarounds needed. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward: juicy sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil leaves, and a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. A scatter of flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper pulls everything together, and an optional balsamic glaze adds a touch of sweetness if you want a little extra depth. There's no cooking, no complicated technique, and no hidden ingredients to second-guess — just layer, drizzle, and serve. It's the kind of dish that looks stunning on a platter and disappears within minutes, whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself to something genuinely delicious.
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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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