Wheat Free Gluten Free Caprese Cucumber Bites
Crisp cucumber rounds take the place of crackers or crostini here, making this a naturally fresh and satisfying appetizer that doesn't rely on any grain-based base. Each bite layers cool cucumber with creamy fresh mozzarella, a juicy cherry tomato half, and a fragrant basil leaf — it's essentially a classic Caprese salad you can pop in your mouth. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze ties everything together with a sweet, tangy finish that feels genuinely elegant. For anyone navigating wheat sensitivities, this kind of party food is a relief — no label-reading, no substitutions, just whole ingredients that happen to be completely free of wheat by nature. The assembly is straightforward and almost meditative: slice, stack, drizzle, done. These look stunning on a platter and disappear fast, so consider making a double batch if you're feeding a crowd.
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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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