Celery Free Garlic-Herb Avocado Cucumber Bites
These little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce what they are. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds get topped with a luscious avocado mash that's brightened with fresh lemon juice and layered with chives, parsley, and thyme for a genuinely herbaceous punch. Garlic-infused olive oil works its magic throughout the mash, adding depth without any harsh raw bite. A whisper of turmeric and ginger rounds everything out in the most unexpected, warming way. The whole thing comes together without any hidden fillers or processed ingredients — just fresh produce and pantry staples you can trust. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh chives makes these look like they came from a catering spread, even though they take almost no effort at all. Serve them immediately for the best texture contrast between the creamy topping and the satisfying snap of the cucumber base.
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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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