Sesame Free Gluten Free Caprese Cucumber Bites
Fresh mozzarella, ripe cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and fragrant basil come together in one of the most effortlessly elegant appetizers you can put on a table. Each bite delivers that classic caprese combination — creamy, juicy, herby, and bright — all balanced on a cool cucumber round instead of bread or crackers. That swap is exactly what makes this work so well for anyone avoiding gluten and sesame, since both concerns are completely sidestepped without any specialty substitutes or label-reading stress. The finishing drizzle of balsamic glaze and extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with a sweet, tangy richness that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. Every single ingredient here is naturally clean and straightforward, so there's no guesswork about hidden additives or shared-facility warnings. This is the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you've even finished arranging it, and the good news is it comes together in just a few simple steps.
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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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