Beef Free Gluten Free Caprese Antipasto Cups
Fresh mozzarella, ripe cherry tomatoes, and torn basil come together in a way that feels effortlessly Italian — bright, creamy, and just a little indulgent. Butter lettuce leaves stand in as the vessel here, giving you a satisfying scoop without a cracker or crouton in sight, which makes the whole thing naturally gluten free without any substitutions or specialty products required. A quick drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze ties everything together with a sweet, tangy finish that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. If you want to lean into the antipasto spirit, the optional prosciutto and Kalamata olives add a salty, savory punch that takes each cup to the next level. This is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at a party, and the good news is it comes together in minutes with zero cooking. Refrigerating the filled cups for up to half an hour actually lets the flavors meld beautifully, so you can prep ahead and still serve something that tastes totally fresh.
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6 servings
For the cups
- 12 large butter lettuce leaves (from about 2 heads), washed and dried
For the filling
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved (optional)
- 2 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into pieces (optional)
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic glaze, flaky sea salt, and black pepper until combined.
- 2
In a separate bowl, combine the mozzarella cubes, cherry tomatoes, torn basil, and Kalamata olives and prosciutto, if using. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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