Paraben 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 delivers that classic Italian flavor combination — creamy, bright, and herbaceous — without a cracker or crostini in sight, making the cucumber the perfect cool, crunchy base. For anyone navigating paraben sensitivities, the beauty of this recipe is how clean and straightforward every ingredient is: whole vegetables, fresh dairy, real olive oil, and a balsamic glaze with nothing hidden in the lineup. Parabens can sneak into processed and packaged foods through preservatives, so building a dish entirely from fresh, whole ingredients is genuinely the smartest move. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze ties everything together with a richness that feels far more indulgent than the simple assembly deserves. These are the kind of bites that disappear from a platter in minutes, whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself to something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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