Easy Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

A vibrant, no-cook caprese salad made with juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil, extra-virgin olive oil, and a glossy balsamic glaze. Ready in minutes and perfect for summer.

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Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

▢ 1.5 lb heirloom tomatoes mixed colors, cored and sliced 0.5 inch thick
▢ 12 oz fresh mozzarella sliced 0.5 inch thick
▢ 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves small leaves left whole, larger leaves torn
▢ 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
▢ 1 tbsp balsamic glaze store-bought or homemade
▢ 0.75 tsp kosher salt to taste
▢ 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
▢ 0.25 tsp flaky sea salt for finishing, optional
▢ 4 slice crusty bread for serving, optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Slice the heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into even 0.5 inch rounds. Pat tomato slices dry with a paper towel to minimize excess moisture.
On a large platter, alternate tomato and mozzarella slices in overlapping rows or a circular pattern.
Tuck whole or torn basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella so every bite has a bit of basil.
Season evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and then the balsamic glaze over the salad.
Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt if using. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Notes

For best flavor, use ripe, room-temperature tomatoes and high-quality olive oil. Swap mozzarella with burrata for an ultra-creamy version. If making ahead, slice and arrange tomatoes and mozzarella up to 2 hours in advance, refrigerate covered, then add basil, seasonings, and drizzles just before serving.

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