Citric Acid Free Basil-Avocado Cucumber Bites
These little cucumber rounds are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to set it down. Each bite layers cool, crisp cucumber with a silky, herb-forward avocado spread that's blended smooth with fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, and a touch of lemon juice. The small additions of turmeric and ginger give the spread a subtle warmth that makes it feel more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, packaged dips and store-bought spreads can be a minefield of hidden additives — this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients so you know exactly what's going in. The lemon juice here is fresh-squeezed rather than a processed citric acid derivative, which keeps the brightness natural and easy to adjust to your own tolerance. It comes together in a food processor in under a minute, making it genuinely low-effort for something that looks this polished. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil and you've got a snack that's as beautiful as it is clean.
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4 servings
For the bites
- 2 large english cucumbers
For the basil-avocado spread
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)
- extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 1/2 inch thick, discarding the ends. Arrange the rounds in a single layer on a serving platter.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a food processor. Add the basil, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, turmeric, and ginger. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides once, about 30–45 seconds.
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