Gelatin Free Gluten Free Caprese Cucumber Bites
Fresh mozzarella, ripe cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and fragrant basil come together in one of the most satisfying no-cook appetizers you can put on a table. Each bite layers cool, creamy, and bright flavors in a way that feels effortlessly elegant — the kind of thing guests assume took far more effort than it did. Many packaged appetizers and store-bought dips sneak in gelatin as a stabilizer or thickener, but every ingredient here is completely clean and straightforward, so you can serve with total confidence. The balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy finish that ties everything together beautifully, and a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top makes the flavors pop. Arrange them on a platter and they look almost too pretty to eat — almost.
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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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