Gut Friendly Gluten Free Caprese Antipasto Cups
Fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant torn basil come together in a way that feels indulgent but is actually incredibly light and easy on the digestive system. Butter lettuce leaves stand in for any kind of bread or cracker, making these little cups naturally grain-free and gentle — no bloating, no heaviness, just clean, bright flavors. The dressing is a simple drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze, so there are no mystery emulsifiers or additives to worry about. Whole-food ingredients like olives, prosciutto, and fresh herbs mean every bite is as recognizable as it gets, which is exactly what a gut-friendly approach calls for. Tossing everything together and spooning it into the lettuce cups takes just minutes, making this an effortless option for entertaining or a quick appetizer before dinner. The crisp, cool lettuce cradles the filling beautifully, and the whole thing can be prepped slightly ahead and chilled without losing any of its appeal.
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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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