Lupin Free Gluten Free Caprese Cucumber Bites
These little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even finish arranging them. Crisp cucumber rounds stand in for bread or crackers, making them naturally free from wheat and the legume-based flours that can sneak into so many party snacks. Each bite layers creamy fresh mozzarella, a juicy cherry tomato half, and a fragrant basil leaf into something that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze ties everything together with a sweet, tangy finish that tastes genuinely elegant. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and straightforward — no specialty products, no label-reading anxiety, just whole foods you can grab at any grocery store. They're best served immediately so the cucumbers stay crisp and the glaze stays glossy, which also means they're a zero-stress, no-oven option for warm-weather entertaining.
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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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