Paraben Free Gluten Free Caprese Antipasto Cups
Fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and torn basil come together in crisp butter lettuce cups for a bite that feels effortlessly elegant. The combination of a balsamic glaze drizzle and good extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with a sweet, tangy finish that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Butter lettuce does double duty here — it's naturally sturdy enough to hold the filling while staying tender and mild, so every bite is balanced. Optional prosciutto and Kalamata olives add a savory, salty depth if you want to lean into the antipasto spirit a little harder. Because every ingredient in this recipe is whole and naturally unprocessed, you're not navigating any of the synthetic additives or preservatives that can sneak into store-bought dressings and packaged snacks. These cups come together in minutes and can be prepped just ahead of serving, making them a brilliant choice for entertaining without the last-minute scramble.
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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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