Artificial Flavors Free Garlic-Herb Avocado Cucumber Bites
These little bites are proof that fresh, whole ingredients are all you need to make something genuinely impressive. Crisp cucumber rounds get topped with a creamy avocado mash built from real herbs — chives, parsley, and thyme — plus garlic-infused olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, and warm notes of turmeric and ginger. Every single component is exactly what it says it is, which is a bigger deal than it sounds when so many store-bought dips and snack spreads quietly rely on artificial flavoring agents to mimic that bright, herby taste. Here, the flavor is completely legit because it comes straight from the source. The result is a mash that's rich and aromatic without anything synthetic doing the heavy lifting. These are ideal for entertaining — they come together quickly, look beautiful on a platter, and disappear fast.
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4 servings
For the bites
- 2 large english cucumbers
For the avocado mash
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (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 large serving platter or cutting board.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, garlic-infused olive oil, chives, parsley, thyme leaves, turmeric, ginger, and sea salt. Mash with a fork until the mixture is creamy but still has some texture — small chunks are fine.
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