BHA & BHT Free Gluten Free Caprese Cucumber Bites
Fresh mozzarella, ripe cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and fragrant basil come together in one of the most effortlessly beautiful appetizers you can put on a table. Each bite layers creamy, juicy, and cool textures in a way that feels far more impressive than the minimal effort involved. For anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, packaged snacks and store-bought dips can feel like a minefield — but this recipe sidesteps all of that by leaning entirely on whole, unprocessed ingredients. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze do all the heavy lifting in the flavor department, no additives required. The cucumber base keeps things light and naturally gluten free, making these bites genuinely crowd-pleasing without any compromise. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and you have something that looks like it came from a catering spread but took almost no time at all.
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6 servings
- 2 large english cucumbers
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 1/2-inch thick, discarding the ends. Arrange them in a single layer on a serving platter.
- 2
Place one slice of fresh mozzarella on each cucumber round, trimming any slices that overhang significantly.
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