Lactose Free Gluten Free Caprese Cucumber Bites
These little stacked bites are everything you want in a warm-weather appetizer — cool, crisp cucumber topped with creamy mozzarella, juicy cherry tomato, and fragrant fresh basil, all finished with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. The combination is classic Caprese, just reimagined in a form you can pop in one bite. Fresh mozzarella is naturally very low in lactose, making it a genuinely comfortable choice for people who usually have to skip the cheese course entirely. No cooking required, no complicated swaps — just clean, real ingredients assembled in minutes. The balsamic glaze adds a sweet-tangy ribbon that ties everything together beautifully, and the flaky sea salt on top makes each bite feel a little fancy. This is the kind of platter that disappears fast at a party, so consider making a double batch.
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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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