Citric Acid Free Garlic-Herb Avocado Cucumber Bites
These little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even finish arranging them. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds get topped with a creamy, herb-packed avocado mash that's bright with lemon juice and layered with fresh chives, parsley, and thyme. A touch of turmeric and ginger gives the mash a subtle warmth that makes each bite feel a little more interesting than your average party snack. For anyone navigating citric acid sensitivities, this recipe is a genuine win — every ingredient is straightforward and naturally free of the hidden additives that sneak into so many store-bought dips and spreads. The garlic-infused olive oil does a lot of heavy lifting here, delivering that savory depth without any processed shortcuts. Everything comes together with a fork and a cutting board, no special equipment needed, and the result looks genuinely impressive on a platter. Finish with a drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh chives, and you've got a snack that's as pretty as it is satisfying.
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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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