Gelatin Free Gluten Free Caprese Antipasto Cups
Fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant torn basil come together in a way that feels effortlessly Italian — bright, creamy, and just a little indulgent. The butter lettuce leaves do double duty as both vessel and ingredient, adding a cool, crisp contrast to the rich filling without a cracker or crust in sight. A drizzle of balsamic glaze and good extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with that glossy, restaurant-worthy finish. For anyone navigating gelatin concerns, this recipe is naturally in the clear — no hidden thickeners, no packaged shortcuts, just whole ingredients you can see and trust. The optional prosciutto and Kalamata olives add a savory, briny punch if you want to lean into the antipasto spirit, but the cups are genuinely satisfying either way. These are the kind of appetizers that disappear fast at a party, and the good news is they come together in minutes with almost no cooking required.
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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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