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Try this spin-off of grilled flatbread with lightly seasoned cucumber, creamy burrata, and slivered basil. Forego the grill by picking up a box of amazing pita crackers. In less than five minutes you’ll have a crispy, creamy, bright and fresh appetizer that will wow your guests in no time flat.
For these cucumber burrata bites thinly slice a thin English cucumber.
Toss the cucumber rounds with with two teaspoons of seasoned rice vinegar.
Sliver several fresh basil leaves.
Open a box of Pita Bite Crackers from Trader Joe’s.
Drain a ball of burrata cheese.
Spread a small spoonful of burrata on a pita cracker.
Top with two cucumber rounds.
Sprinkle with a few flakes of sea salt and a grind of fresh pepper. Maldon Sea Salt Flakes are the best.
Top with a few slivers of fresh basil.
Serve to your guests with the cool confidence that you have truly mastered how to entertain with ease!
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