Artificial Food Coloring Free Garlic-Herb Avocado Cucumber Bites

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Artificial Food Coloring Free Garlic-Herb Avocado Cucumber Bites

These little bites are proof that a stunning appetizer doesn't need a long ingredient list or a complicated technique. Crisp cucumber rounds get topped with a creamy, herb-packed avocado mash that's brightened with fresh lemon juice and layered with chives, parsley, and thyme — plus a subtle warmth from turmeric and ginger that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected. Every single ingredient here is whole and real, which means you're completely in the clear when it comes to synthetic dyes hiding in sauces, seasoning blends, or store-bought dips. Garlic-infused olive oil does a lot of heavy lifting in the mash, giving it a mellow, savory depth without any processed shortcuts. The result is a vibrant, golden-green topping that gets its gorgeous color entirely from avocado and turmeric — no artificial anything required. These are ideal for entertaining because they come together quickly and look far more impressive than the effort involved. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh chives takes them right over the top.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the bites

2 large english cucumbers
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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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