Artificial Flavors Free Avocado Cucumber Lime Cups
Every ingredient in this recipe is exactly what it says it is — fresh cucumbers, ripe avocados, real lime juice, and a handful of honest pantry staples. No flavor packets, no seasoning blends with mystery additives, just whole foods doing all the heavy lifting. The avocado filling gets its brightness from fresh lime zest and juice, its warmth from ground cumin, and a little kick from optional jalapeño — no shortcuts needed. Cucumber rounds are hollowed into tidy little cups that hold a generous scoop of creamy, mashed avocado, making each bite cool, rich, and just the right amount of zesty. A finishing pinch of flaky sea salt pulls everything together in the most satisfying way. These come together quickly and look genuinely impressive on a platter, which makes them perfect for entertaining or a light snack when you want something that feels a little special. Clean ingredients, bold flavor, zero compromise.
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4 servings
- 2 large english cucumbers
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ½ tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely minced (optional)
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 3/4-inch thick — you should get 18–20 rounds total. Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop a shallow well into the center of each round, leaving the base intact so the cup holds its filling.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl. Add the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining — the texture should be thick and spreadable, not runny.
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