Fish Free Basil-Avocado Cucumber Bites

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(18)

These little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce them. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds get topped with a silky, herb-forward spread made from ripe avocados, a full cup of fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and a warm hint of turmeric and ginger — it's vibrant, creamy, and genuinely addictive. For anyone navigating menus where seafood-based dips and spreads tend to sneak in, this one is refreshingly straightforward: every ingredient is plant-based and easy to verify. The food processor does the heavy lifting in under a minute, so you get a beautifully smooth, bright green spread without much effort at all. A pinch of flaky sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil at the end elevate the whole thing from simple snack to something that looks genuinely impressive on a platter. Serve them immediately so the cucumber stays crisp and the colors stay vivid — these are best enjoyed fresh.

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Ingredients

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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