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Gluten-Free Caprese Salad Recipe - a naturally gluten-free recipe

Caprese Salad is a delicious, easy, naturally gluten-free recipe perfect for instilling a little Italian glamour into your picnic, dinner or snack time. We love this gluten-free Italian classic so much, that Glutenista brings you Caprese Salad FOUR Ways! Classic Caprese Salad, Caprese Salad Skewers, Gluten-Free Caprese Pizza and Grilled Caprese Salad. All three gluten-free Caprese Salad recipes are delicious, made with whole foods and can be made in a snap with a few simple ingredients! Bellissimo!

Ingredients for Classic Caprese Salad Recipe:

2 Tomatoes, sliced (we love this tool for slicing evenly)
1 Ball Mozzarella
1/4 Cup Basil Leaves
Extra Virgin Olive Oil to drizzle
Balsamic Vinegar to drizzle
Sprinkle of Kosher Salt
Fresh Cracked Pepper

Step-by-Step Directions for Classic Caprese Salad Recipe:

Pull that pretty platter out of storage & put it to good use! Slice tomatoes and mozzarella balls into even slices. Layer tomatoes and mozzarella, alternating and overlapping about halfway. Tuck basil leaves in between slices or wherever you deem prettiest.
Lightly drizzle with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. Do it again if you like a heavier flavor. Sprinkle with Kosher Salt and fresh cracked pepper.
Serve immediately or if you prefer to let the flavor seep in, set aside or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Ingredients for Glutenista's Caprese Salad Skewers Recipe:

1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes
1 Package (6oz) Small Mozzarella Balls
1/4 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Garlic, diced
Salt & Pepper to taste
Optional, but delicious - Sliced Proscuitto, cut into thirds
Wooden or Plastic Skewers

Step-by-Step for Glutenista's Caprese Salad SkewersRecipe:

Chop Basil Leaves into small strips. Mix or blend with Olive Oil and Garlic. Set aside.
Place tomatoes and mozzarella balls on skewers, alternating. Fold Prosciutto into in half twice and thread onto skewer. Continue until all tomato, mozzarella and prosciutto has been used.
Lay skewers in a dish with sides, pour olive oil mixture over skewers. Serve or place in fridge to marinate, thereby increasing flavor. Serve skewers as an appetizer, snack or with a side salad to liven up presentation.

Ingredients for Glutenista's Grilled Caprese Salad Recipe:

1 Large Tomato
1 Mozzarella Ball
1/4 Cup Fresh Basil
Olive Oil
Garlic, diced
Balsamic Vinegar Reduction (simply simmer Balsamic Vinegar on med-low heat for ~15 minutes, until thick)
Kosher Salt & Pepper, to taste
Optional - Pesto
1 square of aluminum foil

Step-by-Step for Glutenista's Grilled Caprese Salad Recipe:

Slice the Tomato from bottom to top, starting with a thick base, then even layers & finally a thick top. IMPORTANT - KEEP THE TOP & BOTTOM!!
Slice the Mozzarella ball into even layers
Starting with the bottom, layer tomato, mozzarella and basil atop tinfoil. Continue until all layers of tomato have been used. Drizzle olive oil over tomato.
Heat grill to medium, place tomato on grill. Heat until cheese has begun to melt. Remove from grill and let sit for a few minutes. Place on plate drizzled with olive oil & (optional) pesto. Heck, even make a fancy design if you'd like. Enjoy!

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