Name: Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 large heirloom tomato (about 250g), sliced thick; 1 ball fresh mozzarella (125g), sliced; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp balsamic glaze; 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt; 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

Peter

This recipe celebrates the beauty and flavor of an heirloom tomato, like the unique specimen in your photo. Its gnarly, vibrant form promises rich, sweet, and tangy flavors—perfect for a show-stopping Caprese salad. Layered with creamy mozzarella and fresh basil, then finished with luscious olive oil and a tangy balsamic glaze, this dish is an ode to summer’s bounty. The contrasting textures—juicy tomato, soft cheese, and crisp basil—make every bite exciting. Simple yet elegant, it’s a dish that turns even the quirkiest tomato into a star, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.

Ingredients

Instructions

Gently wash and dry the heirloom tomato. Slice it into thick rounds, about 1/2 inch thick.
Slice the fresh mozzarella into rounds of similar thickness.
On a serving plate, alternate layers of tomato and mozzarella slices, slightly overlapping them.
Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers for color and aroma.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the salad, followed by the balsamic glaze.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper on top.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or light meal.