Peanut 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 fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomato, and fragrant basil, all finished with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. The flavor combination is classic Italian in the best possible way, and the presentation looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Every ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just fresh, whole foods assembled into something genuinely beautiful. The balsamic glaze adds a sweet-tangy finish that ties everything together and makes each bite feel a little indulgent. These are ideal for entertaining because they come together quickly and can be arranged on a platter in minutes. Serve them immediately after drizzling so the cucumbers stay crisp and the basil stays bright and fragrant.
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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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